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Culture, Acid Fast (Blood)

Message
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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);


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


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen specimen


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
All
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


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.