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AFB Culture (No Smear)

Test Code
AFBCSF


CPT Codes
87116

Preferred Specimen
4 ml of blood or 1 ml of CSF.


Instructions


Contact Microbiology for special collection instructions.




Transport Container
Sealed sterile leak-proof container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Reports at 2,4,and 6 weeks.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.