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Acid Fast Culture - Other
Test CodeTBO
CPT Codes
87116
Preferred Specimen
Blood and Bone Marrow-Bactec Myco/F Lytic Bottle CSF-Sterile Container
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Transport Container
Myco/F Lytic/1 or Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
RT
Specimen Stability
RT 24h
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improper labelled; Improper storage/transport
Methodology
Continuously monitored blood culture system with microscopic and biochemical identification techniques
Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt
Report Available
42 days
Reference Range
No Mycobacteria Isolated
Clinical Significance
Isolation and identification of Mycobacteria is important for the management and treatment of tuberculosis and other Mycobacterial infections. There are more than 70 species of Mycobacteria of which the primary pathogen is M. tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a chronic, granulomatous disease caused by M. tuberclosis. Identification and antibiotic sensitivity is required to initiate necessary therapy.