CPT 4 Code: 87116

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