Acid Fast Stain

Test Schedule
Lab Lab section Days Turnaround
WADDL - Pullman Bacteriology Mon-Fri 1-2 days
Price: $13.00
Description
The acid-fast stain is a differential stain used to identify acid-fast and partial acid-fast organisms such as members of the genus Mycobacterium & Nocardia.
Specimens Required
  • Swab
  • Tissue
  • Exudate
  • Prepared slide 
Sampling Requirements
For additional information on how to collect and submit a sample please visit our Submit a Sample page.
Collection Container
  • Sterile, leak-proof container
Packing Instructions
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Special Instructions
Ordering Instructions
For online test ordering please visit our Submit a Sample page for additional information. To submit a specimen without submitting through our online portal please see our Forms page for fillable forms and further instruction.
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