Aliases
Acid-fast bacilli, AFB, MAC, MTB, MTBC, Mycobacterium, Tuberculosis, TB
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Test Name
Acid-fast Bacillus Identification - Isolate
Test Code
AFBID
Methodology
16S Sanger sequencing, INNO-LiPA® line probe assay
Overview/Supplementary
This test identifies actively growing acid-fast bacilli (AFB), in broth or solid media.
For primary specimens, see Mycobacterium Culture and Acid-fast Smear.
Turn Around Time
3-5 days
Specimen Requirements
Isolates: Actively growing culture on media that support the growth of the bacterial isolate submitted (e.g., MGIT broth, MP broth, or L7H11 agar).
Special Considerations
None
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at ambient (8°C to 25°C) or refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) temperature.
Interface/Codes
Test Resource ID
854