ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Blood Culture, Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) : 0060060
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Mnemonic: MC BAFB

Methodology: Continuous Monitoring Blood Culture/Identification
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Positive cultures are reported as soon as detected
Final: Negative within 42 days.
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Aseptic draw.

Collect: Whole blood in yellow (SPS) (ARUP supply #24964) or in Bactec® Myco/F Lytic bottle (ARUP supply # 31916).
OR bone marrow in yellow (SPS) (ARUP supply # 24964).
Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.

Specimen Preparation: Whole Blood: Transport 7 mL in tube or 5 mL bottle. (Min: 1 mL)
Bone Marrow: Transport 7 mL in tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
No growth
Note: Identification is performed on positive cultures at an additional charge. Susceptibility testing is performed by request only.
CPT Code(s): 87116
Cross References: Culture, Blood for AFB (Blood Culture, AFB)