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Culture, Acid Fast (Blood)
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Test Code
CUAFBL
Alias/See Also
73787;
Acid Fast (Blood) Culture;
AFB Culture (comment: source is blood);
Mycobacterium Culture (comment: Source Blood);
Acid Fast (Blood) Culture;
AFB Culture (comment: source is blood);
Mycobacterium Culture (comment: Source Blood);
CPT Codes
87116
Preferred Specimen
8-10 mL Blood in Isolator Tube (minimum 8 mL)
Transport Container
Isolator Tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 16 hours
Refrigerated = n/a
Frozen = unacceptable
Refrigerated = n/a
Frozen = unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen specimen
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
All
MYC
MYC
Report Available
7 Weeks
Clinical Significance
Isolation and identification of mycobacteria is important for the management and treatment of tuberculosis and other mycobacterial diseases.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: December 7, 2021