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AFB CULTURE, BONE MARROW

Test Code
AFB CULTURE, BONE MARROW (O)


Includes

AFB Culture


Preferred Specimen

Bone Marrow in pediatric isolator tube.


Minimum Volume
Ideal volume is a full tube, will process less than a full tube.


Instructions
Call the Microbiology lat at ext 35954 for appropriate isolator tube.


Transport Temperature

Room Temp


Specimen Stability
Room Temp <24 hours.


Methodology
Confirmation or identification to the complex or species level by Genprobe Accuprobe and/or biochemical testing.

Setup Schedule

Mon - Fri


Report Available
Acid Fast Bacillus reported upon growth in specimen
Final Negative report at 60 days


Reference Range
Culture Negative


Performing Laboratory
Test performed by VA Connecticut Laboratory.


Last Updated: April 14, 2021


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