25 Tex. Admin. Code § 97.175 - Diagnostic Evaluations
(a) The following
flow chart shows the steps used in the diagnostic evaluation process.
(b)
Bacteriologic examinations of specimens.
(1)
Persons with TB symptoms and/or chest x-ray suggestive of active TB will need
bacteriologic evaluation of sputum or another specimen for "acid fast bacilli"
(AFB) smear and culture.
(2)
Initially, a series of three sputum specimens shall be collected and examined
by smear and culture. At least two of the sputum specimens shall be collected
early in the morning of successive days. Supervision shall be used to ensure
proper specimen collection.
(3) The
Texas Department of Health will supply appropriate sputum collection materials
and perform the smear and culture tests.
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