| Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Culture - Blood (088-0006) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | C MAF - both AFB and Fungus; C MBLD - AFB only |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Collection: | Collect 1-5 ml of blood with syringe and inoculate the Myco/F lytic bottle at the bedside |
| Container: | Myco/F lytic Bactec bottle |
| Minimum Volume: | 1ml |
| Storage/Transport: | Room temperature; do not refrigerate |
| Specimen Preparation: | Myco/F lytic Bactec bottle is specifically designed for this test. Order from Materials Management |
| Stability: | 72 hours |
| Causes for Rejection: | More than 2 cultures submitted within 7 days, refrigerated, improper collection. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection on order or requistition form. |
| Reference Range: | |
| Turnaround Time: | Cultures are held six weeks |
| Methodology: | Bactec continuous monitoring instrument until detection of growth, then culture |
| Performed: | Clinical Microbiology |
| Synonyms: | AFB Blood Culture; Culture, Blood for AFB; MAI Blood Culture; Blood culture - Mycobacteria
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| Clinical Indication: | Suspected Mycobacterial infection of bloodstream |
| Patient Preparation : | Cleanse venipuncture site with iodine and alcohol wipe |
| CPT 4 Code: | 87116, additional codes as indicated |
| Note: | Positive cultures with any organism are critical values and the LIP will be notified. DO NOT COVER THE BOTTLE BAR CODE LABEL. Prior to use, inspect each bottle for evidence of contamination, damage or deterioration. Store Bactec bottles in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |