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AFB Microscopy (Tissue)

Test Code:

BA0091S

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Wide-mouth sterile container

Specimen Requirement

Tissue sample

1g of tissue, if possible, in sterile dispoable container with no fixative or preservative. Minute amounts may be submitted in a 1-2 ml of sterile saline.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Collect aseptically. Select caseous portion if available.

Do not freeze, immerse in formalin or other preservatives or wrap in gauze.

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

​8 - 24 hours

Reference Value(s)

Testing Laboratory Location

SGH

Laboratory

Mycobacteriology

Contact Number

​6394 1352

Day and Time Performed

​Mon - Fri: 0800hrs to 1700hrs
Sat: 0800hrs to 1200hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

AFB Microscopy (Tissue) BA0091S
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