Ordering Recommendation
Order to culture acid-fast bacteria and fungi from blood or bone marrow specimens.
Mnemonic
MC BLDAF
Methodology
Continuous Monitoring Blood Culture/Identification
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-43 days
Negative culture reported at 43 days. Positive culture reported as soon as detected.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Aseptic draw.
Collect
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
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
No growth
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Identification and susceptibility testing is performed on positive cultures at an additional charge.
A single SPS or Myco/F Lytic bottle is collected for both AFB and fungal cultures.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
87103; 87116; CPT codes vary based on method.
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0060024 | Culture, Blood for AFB and Fungus |
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Aliases
- AFB Culture, Blood
- Culture, Blood for AFB & Fungus
Blood Culture, AFB and Fungal