AFB Culture and Smear - Blood and Bone Marrow
- Synonyms: AFB Culture and Smear AFB blood AFB bone marrow
- LIS Mnemonic: CAFBLG
Collect
collect in Isolator tube (1.5 mL available thru Microbiology x42331)
Volume Required
1.5 ml
Minimum Required
1.5 ml
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
Deliver to laboratory promptly
Days Performed
M-F
Reported
Preliminary culture report in 7 days
Reflex Testing
none
CPT
87118
Methodology
culture
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