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Culture, AFB, Bone Marrow

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UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

 

 

 

Test ID AFBM
Test Number 9673
SMS Browse Culture, AFB - misc source
CPT Code(s) 87117
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Special Microbiology; 966-4059
Tube Station 82
SpecimenRoutine:Aspirate or Biopsy;  See Table Below
AFB smear Yes: (See AFB Smear for availablity)
AvailabilityRoutine:Mon-Fri, 08:00-16:00; 
Call lab (6-4053) to schedule, at least 2 hrs prior to collection 
 STAT:NA
   
Turnaround Time Culture held for 8 weeks
   
   
CommentsDeliver within 2 Hours of collection

 

Specimen Requirements, AFB: Fluids
Specimen Type or SiteTransport Container (NOTE: No Preservatives)
BiopsySterile Tube or Cup 
AspirateMicrobiology personnel assist at bedside with proper media inoculation.
Requires 3 -5 mL of aspirate optimally.

 

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