Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Bacterial Identification (Acid Fast Stain)

Identification of acid-fast bacterial pathogens by acid fast stain / differential stain.

NameBacterial Identification (Acid Fast Stain)
Code1092
SectionBacteriology
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Specimen

One or more of the following: 

  • feces
  • fresh tissue
  • aspirate
Sampling Requirements

Sample should be aseptically collected. Do not add formalin, saline, or broth to fresh tissue.

Collection Container

Sterile, sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

Special Instructions

none

Price$10.75
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1 day
College Station Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1 day