Acid Fast Stain, Partial or Modified (for Nocardia spp.)
| CPT Code(s): | 87206 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect: Aspirate, fluid, respiratory specimen, or tissue. Specimen Preparation: Transport fluid or aspirate in sterile container. OR Tissue: Place on gauze moistened with sterile non-bacteriostatic saline to prevent drying and transport in sterile container. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Stability: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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