TB abscess or pus

Test Information

• Container:
  Universal 30ml (white) or Sputum Pot 60ml (silver)
   
• Min vol:
  Minimum 1ml fluid. For bronchial specimens the volumes will vary widely depending on the procedure
   
• Reporting Frequency:
  TAT - Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) microscopy available within 24 hours, cultures are incubated for 42 days
   

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