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
Yellow SPS
Specimen Preparation
Send 7.0 mL whole blood in original tube at room temperature. Sample must arrive at Warde Medical Laboratory the day of collection.
Alternate Specimen
Bone marrow: Yellow SPS
Minimum Volume
1.0 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/Identification
Reference Range
No growth
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes