AFB blood culture

Alphabetical Test listing

AFB blood culture-6591

Test name:

AFB blood culture

Test number:

6591

Excellian order number:

87116.0

Abbreviation:

AFB

Alternate names:

AFB
Mycobacterium
TB culture

Tests included:

Identification, susceptibilities and serogrouping will be performed on all microbiology isolates considered by the laboratory to be significant.

Specimen type:

Sodium heparin (Na hep) whole blood

Collection container:

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

Volume:

5.0 mL

Minimum volume:

1.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Use same aseptic collection technique as for a routine blood culture.

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen

Transport container:

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

Alternate collection container:

Isolator microbial vial/tube, 10mL

Alternate transport container:

Isolator microbial vial/tube, 10mL

Transport and stability:

Ambient

Reason for rejection:

Lithium (Li) heparin tubes
Lavender (EDTA) tubes
Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Time delay between time of collection and receipt of specimen
Improper transport temperature
Inappropriate specimen type
Leaking container

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

6 weeks

Method:

Culture

Reference ranges:

No growth

CPT codes:

87116
Additional CPT codes:
87186 - Sensitivities (if appropriate)
87077 - ID (if appropriate)
This list may not be all inclusive if there is the need to send the ID or sensitivities out to a referral laboratory

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

09/25/2019

Review date:

12/01/2021