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ACID FAST CULTURE, blood (088-0006)
Synonyms: AFB culture, blood; MAI culture,
blood; Blood, AFB culture
CPT 4 Code: 87116 Test Order Mnemonic: Test Includes: Isolation and identification of Mycobacterium species and antimicrobial susceptibility testing when appropriate. Applies To: Mycobacterium species Lab: Mycobacteriology Request Form: Microbiology Collection: Aseptic venipuncture Storage Instructions: Room temperature. Do not refrigerate. Causes for Rejection: Improper collection, unlabelled specimen, more than 2 cultures in 7 days. Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough. Turnaround Time: Cultures are held 6 weeks. Special Instructions: Collect specimen in Bactec Myco-F bottle available through Materials Management Specimen: Blood Volume: 5 mL Container: Bactec Myco-F bottle Critical Values: Positive culture Test Method: Bactec 9240 Revised/reviewed 07/25/2008 by T. Friloux |
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