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AFB Culture, Blood

Test Code
AFB CULTURE,BLOOD(O)


Includes

Culture only, No smear.


Preferred Specimen
Blood collected a BD Myco/F Lytic Culture Bottle
 


Minimum Volume
1-5mL (optimum is 3-5mL)


Instructions
Must consult ID before placing order.
Bottle must be picked up in microbiology laboratory. 


Transport Temperature
Room temp


Specimen Stability
Room temp <24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Routine Blood Culture bottles


Methodology
BD BACTEC and Routine Culture Techniques

Setup Schedule
Mon - Fri


Report Available
Specimens that grow Acid Fast Bacillus will be reported as they become positive
Negative results reported at 60 days


Reference Range
Culture Negative


Performing Laboratory
Test performed by VA Connecticut Laboratory.


Last Updated: February 16, 2024


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.