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HelpTest Code CFAFB Culture, Respiratory, Cystic Fibrosis, Acid Fast Bacilli
Specimen and Container/Tube
Sources: Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid
(BAL),
bronchial washing, sputum
Specimen volume: 5 mL
Sealed leak-proof sterile container
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
Transpot Instructions
See UCMC Collection Instructions
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood/unspun specimens greater than 6 hours will be rejected.
Reference Values
Negative
Critical Values
If positive, lab will notify physician
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All positive culture
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Turnaround Time
Turnaround Time
Gram stain only: available within 1 hr of receipt in Microbiology lab; if STAT requested
STAT Turnaround Time
Gram stain only: available within 1 hr of receipt in Microbiology lab; if STAT requested
Day(s) Performed
24/7
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Available
CPT Codes
87116, 87206
LOINC Codes
30687116, 30287206
Volume
Specimen Minimum Volume
5 mL
Pediatric Volume
5 mL
Collection Instructions
CMC Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection for Sputum: Rinse mouth or gargle with water to remove excess oral flora. Patient must cough deeply.
Specimen Transport: 7 days, refrigerated
Other: Collect 3 specimens for acid-fast stain and culture. These 3 specimens should be collected at 8 to 24 hour intervals and should include at least 1 first-morning specimen.
See Microbiology Specimen Collection:
- See category “Respiratory Lower”, Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOLOGY, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), VIROLOGY
Test Components
Acid fast stain
Culture
Methodology
Automated and conventional culture
Last Reviewed Date
08/12/2022