Blood Culture, Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB)
| CPT Code(s): | 87116. CPT codes vary based on method. |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Aseptic draw. Collect:Whole blood in yellow (SPS) (RDL supply #24964) or in Bactec® Myco/F Lytic bottle (RDL supply # 31916).OR bone marrow in yellow (SPS) (RDL supply # 24964).Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. 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:Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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