AFB Identification (LABCORP)

Test Code
1231100584


Alias/See Also
LAB7021: AFB ID, Sequencing, and Phenotypic | LABCORP EAP: 183770


CPT Codes
87149x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A


Transport Temperature
Specimen Type: Serum (EDTA or heparin plasma may be used.) Container: Clean screw-cap container Storage: FREEZE at -20(degrees)C. Special Instructions: Not Available Specimen Collection: To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested. Method: Resorcinol Stability Room Temp: Not Available Refrigerated: Not Available Frozen: Not Available


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 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.