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LABORATORY TEST DIRECTORY

Blood Culture, AFB and Fungal

CPT Code(s): 87103; 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 Connectâ„¢ 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.
Aliases:
  • AFB Culture, Blood
  • Culture, Blood for AFB & Fungus