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Test Code CBLAFB Culture, Acid Fast, Blood

Important Note

Performed at Pathology Laboratory in Des Moines, IA

Additional Codes

 Test ID
CBLAFB

EPIC Test ID
LAB246

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube Type: 

BD Bactec Myco/F Lytic Culture Vial

 

Collection Information: 

Contact laboratory prior to collection for BD Bactec Myco/F Lytic Culture Vial. Disinfect the top of the tube stopper with 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe prior to collection. 

Patient preparation: Clean venipuncture site with Chloraprep swab for 15 seconds. Allow to dry for 30 seconds. The site must be dry before performing the venipuncture. Do not touch the site with any non-sterile object.

Specimen Volume

Optimal Volume: 3.0 mL - 5.0 mL

Minimum difficult adult draw and pediatric: 1.0 mL 

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 

24 hours

Frozen Stability: 

NOT Acceptable

Ambient Stability: 

24 hours

Report Availability

Performed: 

Setup daily, 24 hours a day. (Cultures read on the dayshift only.)

Analytical Time: 

Smear results 24 hours, Culture 8 weeks

Methodology

BD Bactec Myco/F Lytic Culture Vial/ ESP Continuous Monitoring System