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Culture, AFB, Smear

Message
Microbiology


Test Code
LAB877


Alias/See Also
AFB Culture, TB Culture, Culture - Acid Fast bacillus, MAI, MAC


CPT Codes
87116, 87015, 87206, 87118

Preferred Specimen
Sterile screw top container. Collect specimen in a sterile tightly capped container.


Minimum Volume
1 ml


Instructions
Cultures positive for MTB complex are sent to reference lab for antibiotic sensitivities.
HHI send specimens to HHNB for processing.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Early A.M. specimens on consecutive days are preferable


Methodology
Culture

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Smear: Within 24 hours
Culture: 6 weeks


Reference Range
No growth


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine



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