Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Culture and AFB Stain with Reflex to Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex Detection and Rifampin Resistance by PCR
| CPT Code(s): | 87116. CPT codes for identification and susceptibility vary based on method. If reflexed, add 87556; 87798 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Three sputum specimens should be collected at 8-24 hour intervals (24 hours when possible) and should include at least one first-morning specimen. An individual order must be submitted for each specimen. Collect: Respiratory specimen. Specimen Preparation: Transfer (for each collection) 5-10 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 1 mL) Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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