Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
MYCOBACTERIA, CULTURE, BLOOD
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2714 Geisinger Epic ID: 45311SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Whole blood
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
5 mL whole blood submitted in Bactec® Myco/F Lytic aerobic blood bottle
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:
Room temperature.
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 7 days (per special request).
TEST DETAILS
Additional information:
CPT code(s):
87116 Report available in 49 days.
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
This test does not include a primary smear. If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge
Methodology:
Continuous Monitoring Blood Culture System
Synonyms:
Quest test code 4161, AFB, MYCOBC
Clinical significance:
Review Date:
12/04/2024 There are more than 70 species of mycobacteria of which the primary pathogen is M. tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a chronic, granulomatous disease caused by M. tuberculosis. Identification, and, if appropriate, antibiotic sensitivity, is required to initiate necessary therapy.
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