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Reporting Name
Nocardia StainPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Detecting Nocardia species and other partially-acid fast aerobic actinomycetes in clinical specimens
Method Name
Modified Acid-Fast Stain
Necessary Information
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 0.2 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect a raw specimen.
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Blood Bone marrow Fixed tissue Viral transport media (including but not limited to M4, M5, BD viral transport media, thioglycolate broth) Environmental specimen Wood shaft or charcoal swab Prepared slides, glass slides, microscope slides |
Reject |
Reference Values
Reported as positive or negative
Interpretation
Patients whose specimens are reported as partially acid-fast positive should be considered potentially infected with Nocardia species or other aerobic actinomycetes, pending definitive diagnosis by molecular methods or culture.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87206
87176-Tissue processing (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SSF1 | Nocardia Stain | 21003-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SSF1 | Nocardia Stain | In Process |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TISSR | Tissue Processing | No, (Bill Only) | No |