Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB)
Service type
Pathology
Fee
$22.00 (Please refer to https://vdl.umn.edu/tests-fees for the accession fee and / or out of state fee that may apply.)
Days tested
M-F
Turnaround time
2 business days
Specimen Requirements
Tissue(s) in 10% formalin (buffered neutral), 10 times volume of sample
Shipping container
Leakproof jar containing formalin
Coolant
None
Location Term
St. Paul (VDL)
Submission Form(s)
Best Practice