BLOOD CULTURE, ACID-FAST BACILLUS (AFB)

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Test Details

Mnemonic

BCAF

Ordering Code

3618400

CPT-4 Code(s)

87116, plus other CPTs as indicated, at additional cost

Specimen Information

Patient Preparation

Aseptic collection is important

Collect

Bactec® Myco/F Lytic bottle

Specimen Preparation

Send 7.0 mL whole blood in a Bactec® Myco/F Lytic bottle.

Alternate Specimen

Bone marrow: Bactec® Myco/F Lytic bottle

Minimum Volume

Whole Blood: 1.0 mL
Bone Marrow: 0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Continuous Monitoring Blood Culture/Culture
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Reference Range

No growth
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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Turnaround Time
Within 45 days, Positive cultures reported as soon as detected. Final: Negative within 45 days
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Legacy Code BCAF
Example Report
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Resources

Interface Map for BCAF

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Blood Culture, Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) 3618400
3618420 Blood Culture, Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB 533-0 No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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To conserve blood bottle supply during the nationwide shortage, SPS tubes (yellow) are not acceptable. ARUP is currently accepting only Bactec® Myco/F Lytic bottles for this testing.