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AFB Blood Culture

Test Code
LAB2461


CPT Codes
87116

Includes
This test does not include a primary smear. If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87076 and/or 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149). Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).


Preferred Specimen
Bactec Myco/F blood culture bottle


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Continuous Monitoring Blood Culture System



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.