Acid Fast Culture

Test Code: TD_6128
CPT Code(s): 87116, 87015

$39

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

AFB culture
MTB culture
Mycobacteria culture
TB culture
Tuberculosis culture

Test Includes

Acid Fast Culture

Methodology

Continuous monitoring broth culture system and conventional culture

Rejection Criteria

Any sample other than sputum
Samples submitted in viral transport media
Samples submitted in formalin or other preservatives
Samples submitted in EDTA
Samples contaminated with tap water
Samples submitted in tissue paper
Samples submitted in non-sterile containers
Pooled samples
Frozen samples
Leaking containers

Reference Range(s)

No acid fast bacilli recovered

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Sterile collection container

Minimum Volume

2 mL sputum

Sample Stability

Unacceptable room temperature
5 days refrigerated
Unacceptable frozen

Transport Temperature

Critical Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

10 mL sputum in a sterile collection container. Clearly label container with sample source. Critical refrigerate (CRF).
It is recommended to collect first morning sample on three (3) consecutive days for optimal recovery.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate sample for this test.

Alternative Specimen

N/A