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AFB Blood Culture
MessagePerforming Lab: Regions
Test Code
3128
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: AFBBC; Mycobacterium Blood Culture
CPT Codes
87116
Preferred Specimen
5.0 mL Whole Blood in BD Bactec Myco/F bottle (red top)
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Bone marrow
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Within 48 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Refrigerated, Frozen
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Preliminary results are updated daily. Negative results are reported within 42 days.
Reference Range
No Growth
Clinical Significance
Isolation of mycobacteria
