ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Blood Culture, AFB and Fungal : 0060024
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Mnemonic: MC BLDAF

Methodology: BACTEC® Continuous Monitoring Blood Culture/Identification
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Positive cultures are reported as soon as detected
Final: Negative within 42 days.
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Aseptic draw.

Collect: Whole blood in yellow (SPS) (ARUP supply #24964) or in Bactec® Myco/F Lytic bottle (ARUP supply # 31916).
OR bone marrow in yellow (SPS) (ARUP supply # 24964).
Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.

Specimen Preparation: Whole Blood: Transport 7 mL in tube or 5 mL bottle. (Min: 1 mL)
Bone Marrow: Transport 7 mL in tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
No growth
Note: Identification is performed on positive cultures at an additional charge.  Susceptibility testing is performed by request only.

A single SPS or Myco/F Lytic bottle is collected for both AFB and fungal cultures.
CPT Code(s): 87103; 87116
Cross References: AFB Culture, Blood (Blood Culture, AFB & Fungal), Culture, Blood for AFB & Fungus (Blood Culture, AFB & Fungal)