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HelpTest Code ACSF Culture, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Acid Fast Bacilli
Additional Codes
Acid Fast Bacilli Culture
AFB Culture, CSF
Specimen and Container/Tube
Cerebral Spinal Fluid tube
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
UCMC Onsite Instructions: Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately.
UCMC Offsite and UC MedLab Outreach Instructions: Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately. Specimens must be received within 2 hours. If transport is delayed, refrigerate specimens prior to transport.
Rejection Criteria
- Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected. - Samples with visible signs of hemolysis (H-Index >100) will be rejected.
Reference Values
|
Analyte |
Age |
Sex |
Reference Range |
|
Culture |
All |
Male and female |
Negative |
Critical Values
All positive culture
If positive, Microbiology lab will notify physician.
Turnaround Time
Turnaround times are relative to the time the specimen is received in the test laboratory.
Monday through Saturday
CPT Codes
87102
LOINC Codes
30687102
Volume
Preferred Volume: 2 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability
|
Storage Temperature |
Stability |
|
Room temperature (20 - 25°C) |
2 hours |
|
Refrigerated (2 - 10°C) |
24 hours |
|
Frozen (-20°C) |
not acceptable |
Collection Instructions
Specimen Source: CSF, includes CSF shunt, ventricular fluid or shunt.
Specimen Collection: Skin decontamination with Chloraprep.
Specimen Transport: Immediate, no refrigeration.
Clinical Indications
Infection of Mycobacteria species
Methodology
Automated culture method
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Mycobacterium Culture
CSF culture for Acid Fast Bacilli
Last Reviewed Date
08/12/2022