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 or 7 mL Yellow (SPS) tube
Whole blood: 7 mL Yellow (SPS) tube
Whole blood: 7 mL Yellow (SPS) tube
Minimum Volume
Whole Blood: 1.0 mL
Bone Marrow: 0.5 mL
Bone Marrow: 0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Continuous Monitoring Blood Culture/Culture
Reference Range
No growth
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes