AFB Blood Culture
| Label Mnemonic: | AFBBL |
| Epic code: | LAB246 |
| Order form: | Microbiology Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 87116 |
Specimen(s):
Blood
Collection Medium:
| Myco/F Lytic Bottle - available from the Microbiology Laboratory |
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
6 weeks
Sample Processing:
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of
collection.
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Sample Storage:
Specimen cannot be frozen.
Blood Specimen - Store at ambient or room temperature.
Blood Specimen - Store at ambient or room temperature.
Transport Instructions:
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
DO NOT FREEZE, protect specimen by wrapping in bubble-wrap or toweling.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
DO NOT FREEZE, protect specimen by wrapping in bubble-wrap or toweling.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.