Culture, Acid Fast (Blood)
Order Code
CUAFBL
Test Summary
Isolation and identification of mycobacteria is important for the management and treatment of tuberculosis and other mycobacterial diseases.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3-5 ml of blood in Myco F Lytic Bottle. At least 1 ml of bone marrow in Myco F Lytic bottle.
Minimum Volume
3 ml of blood in Myco F/Lytic bottle
Instructions
Collect 3-5 ml of blood in a Myco/F Lytic bottle using protocol for routine blood cultures. If both AFB and Fungal culture are ordered, one tube for each test is needed.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Myco F Lytic Bottle
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated and Frozen = Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Specimen not received in Myco F/ Lytic bottle. Frozen specimen
Order Code
CUAFBL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10033/LAB10210
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87116
Billing Code
- 300691
CPT Statement
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 6 weeks
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3-5 ml of blood in Myco F Lytic Bottle. At least 1 ml of bone marrow in Myco F Lytic bottle.
Minimum Volume
3 ml of blood in Myco F/Lytic bottle
Instructions
Collect 3-5 ml of blood in a Myco/F Lytic bottle using protocol for routine blood cultures. If both AFB and Fungal culture are ordered, one tube for each test is needed.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Myco F Lytic Bottle
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated and Frozen = Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Specimen not received in Myco F/ Lytic bottle. Frozen specimen
Result Information
Methodology
Culture
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 6 weeks