Bacteriology, modified acid-fast stain
Code:
macft
Lab:
B
Days test started:
M-F
TAT:
2-5 d
Available for:
Food Animal
Companion Animal
Specimen Type/Volume
Affected tissue, lesion, fluid, exudate.Shipping Information
1) Ship in insulated container with freezer packs. 2) Ship in slide mailer.Collection Protocol
1) Collect into a leakproof sterile container - refrigerate immediately. 2) Make impression smear and air dry - store at room temperature. When making impression smears, label each slide individually with respect to site sampled. Do NOT label slide mailer.Additional Information
Test for Chlamydia spp. and Coxiella spp.