Acid Fast Bacilli Culture
Tests:Acid Fast Bacilli Culture
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| Test | Acid Fast Bacilli Culture |
| Synonym(s) | AFB, ZN, TB |
| Specimen | Contact Microbiology to discuss |
| Paediatric Specimen | Contact Microbiology to discuss |
| Add-on conditions | Contact Microbiology to discuss |
| Test Availability | Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600 |
| Turnaround Time | See Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) test guide |
| Where analysed | Canterbury Health Laboratories |
| Department | Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 |
| Registration Code | TB |
| Deletion Code | 2338 |
| Useful Information | Only ZN urgent stains are done onsite, routine testing is referred to CHL Click Here |
| Measurement Uncertainty | N/A |