Mycobacterial, culture, isolation
Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Culture
Procedure: MZZ0062A
CPT: 87116
Synonym(s): | Mycobacterial culture, isolation |
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Requisition Form | G-MYCO |
Test Description | Isolation of mycobacteria from culture. |
Pre-Approval Needed | N/A |
Supplemental Information Required | N/A |
Supplemental Form(s) | N/A |
Performed on Specimens from (sources) |
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Sample/Specimen Type for Testing | Clinical specimen from human. |
Minimum Volume/Size Required | 3 mL to 15 mL. |
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping |
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Transport Medium |
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Specimen Labeling |
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Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements |
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Method | Culture is performed on solid Middlebrook medium and in the liquid BACTEC MGIT culture medium. |
Turn-around Time | All cultures are monitored for 42 days, or until positive. |
Interferences/Limitations | Delay in transport of specimen could compromise isolation of mycobacteria. |
Common Causes for Rejection |
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Additional Information |
Contaminated liquid BACTEC MGIT cultures may be reprocessed and re-incubated in new culture medium per product package insert. This may cause a delay of the final culture report. |