Order Mnemonic:

Acid Fast Culture - Blood

Dept Name:

MICROBIOLOGY

Collection Requirements:

Prepare site with alcohol, then povodine iodine.
Wait 30 seconds before collection.

Transport:

Whole blood, ambient

Processing:

Whole blood

Stability After
Processing:

Ambient: 72 hours

Minimum Testing
Volume:

3.5 mL

Unacceptable Conditions:

Gel separator tube, EDTA tube, NaCitrate tube, refrigerated or frozen specimens.

Reference Range:

Mycobacteria not found

Additional Info:

Test is forwarded to Michigan Department of Community Health.

Methodology:

Culture

Performed:

Sun-Sat

Reported:

Within 42 days

NCD/LCD ABN Required:

No