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Blood Culture, Blood, Fungus and Acid Fast

Test Code
MBCRED


CPT Codes
87103 and 87116

Preferred Specimen
Venous Blood


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL for the Mycolitic F Bottle Optimal 3 - 5 ML
8.3 mL BD Vacutainer SPS Glass Tube


Transport Container
Mycolitic F (Red top bottle 442288)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reference Range
No Growth


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. Pathology Laboratory



Last Updated: February 25, 2026


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.