Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Culture, Direct

Test Code

AFBD

CPT Codes
87116

Preferred Specimen

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Blood

1. 1.5 mL of blood in a SPS collection tube.

2. Label specimen appropriately.

Note: Specimen source is required.

Body Fluid

1. 1.5 mL of body fluid in a sterile tube.

2. Label specimen appropriately.

Note: Specimen source is required.

Spinal Fluid

1. 1.5 mL of spinal fluid in a sterile tube.

2. Label specimen appropriately.

Note: Specimen source is required.

Tissue

1. Place tissue specimen in a sterile container.

2. Label specimen appropriately.

Note: Specimen source is required.

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Methodology
Manual/Broth Culture Media

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

Normal

No acid-fast bacilli isolated

Critical value: growth of acid-fast bacilli

Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department

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