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The numbers represent the relative density of the bacteria they are testing for. Which Mycobacteria it is and whether it requires treatment is determined by culturing the specimen for 4-6 weeks.
Cured means 3 successive cultures grow no MAC.

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Just received test results from last week 3+ acid fast seen.
Last month no acid fast seen. What does this mean?