Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Identification (National Jewish Health) (MISC REF LAB)

Test Code

1230000153

Alias/See Also

LAB200152: Acid-fast Bacilli (AFB) Identification | AFB4

CPT Codes
87153x1

Preferred Specimen

NON-INTERFACED LABS: MISCELLANEOUS CONTAINER (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1

Other Acceptable Specimens

NON-INTERFACED LABS: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: STERILE CONTAINER: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: URINE CUP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: URINE CULTURE TUBES W/PRESERVATIVE: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: BODY FLUID: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF 1: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF 2: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF 3: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF 4: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: STOOL: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: BLUE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1

Instructions

Kits are provided to you at no charge. Each kit provides for proper collection, fixation, identification and transport of muscle biopsies for the following: Routine formalin-fixed paraffin embedded histology (FFPE), Enzyme histochemistry (EHC), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Electron microscopy (EM) Bottle 1 with saline-dampened telfa, to receive fresh unfixed sample for EHC and IHC (Lavender Top)Bottle 2 containing 10% neutral buffered formalin for FFPE (White Top)Bottle 3 containing glutaraldehyde for EM (Red Top)

Transport Temperature

We accept local specimens Monday through Friday, and out-of-state specimens Tuesday through Friday (surgery Monday through Thursday). The muscle biopsy requisition with pertinent clinical history, as well as clinician contact information must accompany all specimens. Should you need a result on Saturday, you must contact us to make special arrangements as to avoid loss and/or degradation of the patient?s biopsy material

Report Available

NON-INTERFACED LABS
STAT: 4320 min
Routine: 4320 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 4320 min
Life or Death: 4320 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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.