CULTURE, MYCOBACTERIA without smear

Synonyms:
Computer Code: (AFBCO)
Specimen Collection:
Minimum Volume: 10 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: For urine, first morning void once each day for 3 days.
Reference Values: Negative Smears for acid fast bacilli are routinely performed on all specimens except urine, blood, bone marrow and bone. For M. tuberculosis, susceptibility testing is referred to NYSDOH.
Lab Code: Microbiology
Requisition:
Test Frequency:
Routine TAT:
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s):
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII