Test Details
Mnemonic
AFBAS
Ordering Code
3514220
CPT-4 Code(s)
CPT and price variable, based upon methodology Charges will vary based on organism identified. An additional handling fee will be billed for all organisms submitted that are not in pure culture as indicated in the specimen requirements. If species identification is not provided, identification will be performed at ARUP. Additional charges apply. An additional charge will be added for drug requests that are not tested at ARUP and require sendout.
Specimen Information
Collect
Growing isolate
Specimen Preparation
Actively growing isolate in pure culture.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Mixed cultures or non-viable organisms. Organisms submitted on an agar plate.
Stability
Room temperature: 2 weeks
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 2 weeks
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 2 weeks
Methodology
Macrobroth Dilution/Microbroth Dilution
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes