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| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | AFCUL |
| EPIC | LAB10006 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Identifying and isolating Acid Fast Bacilli
Positive cultures reflex to organism identification.
M. tuberculosis complex and M. avium complex will reflex to antibiotic susceptibility tests, unless previously performed in the last three months.
For other acid fast bacilli species, antibiotic susceptibility testing available upon request
Additional charges may apply.
Method Name
Conventional Rapid Culture
Reference Values
No acid fast bacilli isolated.
If positive, mycobacterium will be identified.
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Positives are reported when detected
Specimen Type
Submit one of the following:
~ Bronchoalveolar Lavage
~ Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
~ Gastric Lavage – Requires special handling; call Micro prior to collection (fasting, early morning, 3 separate days)
~ Sputum – early morning, 3 separate days
~ Urine, Random – first morning, 3 separate days
Preferred Container
Screw-Capped Sterile Vial – Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Screw-Capped Sterile Vial – Gastric Lavage
Screw-Capped Sterile Vial – Sputum
Screw-Capped Sterile Vial – Urine, Random
Sterile Container – CSF
Preferred Volume
Bronchoalveolar Lavage: 5-10 mL (Screw-Capped Sterile Vial)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): 0.5 mL (Sterile Container)
Sputum: 5-10 mL, early morning preferred (Screw-Capped Sterile Vial)
Urine, Random: 40-100 mL (Screw-Capped Sterile Vial)
Other specimens: send as much specimen as possible up to 100 mL.
Minimum Volume
Bronchoalveolar Lavage: 5 mL (Screw-Capped Sterile Vial)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): 0.2 mL (Sterile Container)
Sputum: 5 mL (Screw-Capped Sterile Vial)
Urine, Random: 40 mL (Screw-Capped Sterile Vial)
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Collect aseptically, maintain sterility and forward promptly.
2. Transport BAL, CSF, and gastric lavage at room temperature. Transport urine refrigerated.
3. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
4. For gastric lavage specimens, call NorDx Microbiology prior to collection for special handling requirements.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: BAL, CSF, Gastric Lavage, Sputum
Room Temperature: 24 Hours
If testing is delayed, refrigerate at 2-8C
Note: Maximum stability: 7 days
Specimen Type: Urine
Refrigerated: 24 Hours
Note: Maximum stability: 7 days
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 87015 | Concentration (Any Type), for Infectious Agents | |
| 87116 | Culture, Tubercle or Other Acid-Fast Bacilli (eg. TB, AFB, Mycobacteria) any Source, with Isolation and Presumptive Identification of Isolates | |
| 87206 | Smear, Fluorescent and/or Acid Fast Stain for Bacteria, Fungi, Parasites, Viruses, or Cell Types | |
| 87118 | Culture, Acid Fast Bacilli, Definitive Identification, Each Isolate | if Indicated |
| 87190 | Susceptibility Studies, Mycobacteria, Proportion Method, Each Agent | if Indicated |
| 87186 | Susceptibility Studies, Acid Fast Bacilli, Broth Microdilution, Panel (varies) | if Indicated |
Keywords
ACID-FAST BACILLI (AFB)
AFB (ACID-FAST BACILLI)
BACILLUS, ACID-FAST
CULTURE, TB (TUBERCULOSIS)
MYCOBACTERIA CULTURE
MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS
SMEAR, ACID-FAST BACILLI (AFB)
TB (TUBERCULOSIS) CULTURE
TUBERCLE BACILLI: MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
Maximum Laboratory Time
60 Days
LOINC Code Information
543-9