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Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Culture, Direct
Test CodeAFBD
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.
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