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HelpTest Code LAB12009 Acid Fast (AFB) Culture - Blood
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Collection Requirements
Prepare site with alcohol, then povodine iodine. Wait 30 seconds before collection.
Primary Collection Container
2 – Green (Sodium Heparin)
Transport
Whole blood ambient
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient
Processing
Whole blood
Stability
Ambient: 72 hours
Minimum Testing Volume
3.5 mL
Reference Range
Mycobacteria not found.
Methodology
Culture
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
6-7 Weeks
Unacceptable Conditions
Gel separator tube, EDTA tube, or NaCitrate tube. Refrigerated or frozen specimens.
Additional Information
Test is forwarded to Michigan Department of Community Health.