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Acid Fast Culture (Blood) (AFBB)

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EPIC Test Name

Acid Fast Culture (Blood)

EPIC Code

LAB246

Specimen Requirements

Blood
Minimum Volume:1mL
Collection:Collect using standard procedures.
Transport:Room Temperature
Stability:≤24 hours
Container:MYCO/F-Lytic bottle

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
BloodPreliminary culture results after 7 days
Final negative culture results available after 56 days
Daily

Additional Information

Direct smears are not performed.

Performed

Lab
Microbiology - Downtown

Test Includes

Culture

CPT

87116

LOINC

533-0

Contact Information

Microbiology - Downtown: (315)464-6800
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