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CULTURE, AFB BLOOD
MessageNote: If Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MTB) is identified, sample will automatically be sent to appropriate state Department of Health for sensitivity. For any other species of Mycobacterium, sensitivity can be performed upon request.
Test Code
AFBB
Alias/See Also
AFB Culture;Acid Fast Culture
CPT Codes
87116
Includes
Includes: Culture, smear, and organism ID. Sensitivity performed on M. Tuberculosis only
Preferred Specimen
BACTEC Mycolytic bottle
Other Acceptable Specimens
or SPS Yellow Tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature up to 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
- Any other sample type will be rejected. If submitting bone marrow, see AFBBM
- Heparin is no longer an acceptable collection tube
Methodology
Routine culture
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Reference Range
No growth
Clinical Significance
Identify the presence of Mycobacterium species - one of which is the causitive agent for tuberculosis.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)
Last Updated: April 25, 2023