Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Culture and AFB Stain
| CPT Code(s): | 87116; CPT codes for identification and susceptibility vary based on method. |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Recommended collection: Three sputum specimens at 8-24 hour intervals (24 hours when possible) and at least one first-morning specimen. An individual order must be submitted for each specimen. Collect: Sputum. OR body fluid, CSF, gastric aspirate, tissue, or urine. Specimen Preparation: Sputum: Transfer (for each collection) 5-10 mL to a sterile container. (Min: 1 mL)Body Fluids or CSF: Transfer 5 mL to a sterile container. (Min: 1 mL)Gastric Aspirates: Must be neutralized (pH7) with sodium carbonate if transport is delayed for more than four hours. Transfer 5-10 mL to a sterile container. (Min: 1 mL)Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container. (Min: Visible)Urine: Transfer at least 40 mL to a sterile container. (Min: 10 mL)Place each specimen in an individual, sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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