Mycobacterial (AFB) Culture, Blood Build info
Synonyms |
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Short Name |
Cx Blood AFB |
Procedure Master Number |
LAB246 |
Procedure ID |
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Clinical Info |
With the increase of immunocompromised patients, the incidence of septicemia caused by opportunistic pathogens such as mycobacteria has risen since the mid 1980s.This test is used when blood is submitted for acid-fast culture. |
Specimen Sources |
Autopsy Autopsy Brain Only Autopsy Pediatric Blood, Central Line Blood, Peripheral |
Specimen Types |
Blood |
Container |
Bactec Myco/F Lytic Bottle |
Collection Instructions |
1 ml - 5 ml (optimal collection 3 ml - 5 ml) of blood should be aseptically collected by needle aspiration and inoculated directly into a Myco/F Lytic vial. |
Transport Instructions |
Transport at room temperature as soon as possible |
Specimen Stability |
Maintain sterility and transport to the lab promptly. |
Methodology |
Continuous culture incubation and monitoring of Myco/F Lytic culture media for the recovery of mycobacteria. |
Days Performed |
Monday through Sunday |
Performing Laboratory |
Northwell Health Laboratories-Little Neck Parkway |
CPT |
87116 |
PDM |
6201242 |
Only Orderable at Locations: |
Orderable Everywhere |
Results |