Blood Culture for Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB)
Order Name
C BLOOD AF
Test Number: 6000120
Revision Date 09/17/2018
Test Number: 6000120
Revision Date 09/17/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Blood Culture for Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB)
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Culture |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (3) | See Instructions | Bactec Myco/F Lytic Blood Culture Bottle (Red) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Container Preparation: Bottle top(s) must be cleaned with alcohol prior to addition of specimen. Specimen Collection: Clean venipuncture site with Betadine or ChloraPrep, and allow the site to air dry. Avoid palpating vein after cleansing step, use aseptic technique. Short draws should be avoided. Aseptically dispensing the recommended volume of blood is essential for optimal pathogen recovery. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 42 Days |
| Clinical Use | Detects mycobacteria in blood specimens. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87116 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |