Updated Test
Effective Date
09/03/2024
Included in Report
Updated Test
Updated Test
Notes
Update to collect, specimen preparation, minimum volume, bone marrow, alternate specimen, and methodology
Collect: Bactec® Myco/F Lytic bottle
Specimen Preparation: Send 7.0 mL whole blood in a Bactec® Myco/F Lytic bottle.
Minimum Volume: Whole Blood: 1.0 mL
Bone Marrow: 0.5 mL
Alternate Specimen: Bone marrow: Bactec® Myco/F Lytic bottle
Methodology: Continuous Monitoring Blood Culture/Culture
Test Details
Mnemonic
BCAF
Ordering Code
3618400
CPT-4 Codes(s)
87116, plus other CPTs as indicated, at additional cost