Laboratory Test Directory

Synonyms: AFB Culture, urine; TB Culture, urine

CPT 4 Code: 87116

Test Order Mnemonic: C AUR

Test Includes: Isolation of Mycobacterium species

Lab: Mycobacteriology

Request Form: Microbiology

Collection: Complete first morning specimen for each of three consecutive days.

Storage Instructions: Refrigerate

Causes for Rejection: Insufficient quantity, 24-hour collection, submission of more than one specimen within a 24-hour time

Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough.

Turnaround Time: Cultures are held 6 weeks

Specimen: Urine

Volume: Up to 100 ml

Container: Sterile container

Test Method: Culture - broth and agar

Revised 10/21/2011  by T. Friloux