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Blood Culture, AFB (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230100154


Alias/See Also
LAB246: Blood Culture, AFB
LAB246A: Blood Culture, AFB | AFB BLOOD CX|CULTURE|ACID-FAST BACTERIA BLOOD CULTURE


CPT Codes
87040x1

Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: BLOOD CULTURE BOTTLES (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: ISOLATOR TUBE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
Collect parasite for identification in closed container.


Transport Temperature
Transport to the laboratory immediately after collection.


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 1440 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 1440 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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