Culture, Mycobacterium
Test Summary
Positive smears indicate the presence of acid-fast organisms and communicability. Isolation and identification of Mycobacteria is important for the management and treatment of tuberculosis and other Mycobacterial infections. There are almost 200 species of Mycobacteria of which the primary pathogen is M. tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a chronic, granulomatous disease caused by M. tuberculosis. Identification and if appropriate, antibiotic sensitivity is required to initiate necessary therapy.
Aliases
- Mycobacterium Culture
- AFB Culture (comment: Source other than blood)
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Sputum, Urine, and other Specimens in tightly sealed screw capped containers
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Sputum - First morning deep cough specimen. Submit on 3 consecutive days (not pooled). Urine: First morning voided specimen. Do not use preservative-containing transport system. Submit specimens on 3 consecutive days (not pooled). Other specimens: submit in tightly sealed screw-capped containers. Specify source.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container - Swabs provide inadequate specimen for testing
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 5 days
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for 24 hour urine. Frozen specimen.
Order Code
CULAFB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10034/LAB10068
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87206
- 87116***When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility
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
Sputum, Urine, and other Specimens in tightly sealed screw capped containers
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Sputum - First morning deep cough specimen. Submit on 3 consecutive days (not pooled). Urine: First morning voided specimen. Do not use preservative-containing transport system. Submit specimens on 3 consecutive days (not pooled). Other specimens: submit in tightly sealed screw-capped containers. Specify source.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container - Swabs provide inadequate specimen for testing
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 5 days
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for 24 hour urine. Frozen specimen.
Billing
CPT Code
- 87206
- 87116***When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility
Billing Code
- 300691
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Culture
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 6 weeks