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HelpTest Code C Blood AFB Culture, Blood AFB
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Follow blood culture collection procedure
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Blood
Acceptable Specimens
Blood
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Reportable Units
Positive/Negative
Critical Value
Positive
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold |
N/A |
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Icterus Threshold |
N/A |
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Lipemia Threshold |
N/A |
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Other |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, more than 3 collected in a 24 hour period |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
2 hours |
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Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) |
N/A |
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Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) |
N/A |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
Daily |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
6 weeks |
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Stat Availabilty |
No |
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Performing Bench |
Microbiology |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Bactec – Culture |
CPT Codes
87116
Test Suspension/Alert
Currently being sent to reference laboratory