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HelpTest Code AFBM Culture, Bone marrow, Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB)
Specimen and Container/Tube
Bone Marrow in SPS
Sealed, leak-proof Light yellow top tube with SPS
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.
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
87116
LOINC Codes
30687116
Volume
Preferred Volume: 5 mL
Minimum Volume: 5.0 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 Collection: Sterile percutaneous aspiration.
Specimen Transport: Immediate, no refrigeration.
Clinical Indications
Infection of Mycobacteria species
Methodology
Automated culture method
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Mycobacteria Culture
Bone marrow culture for Acid Fast Bacilli
Last Reviewed Date
08/12/2022