Test Code C AFB BM Culture, Mycobacterial, Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB), Bone Marrow
Performing Laboratory
CCHS-Christiana Care Health ServicesMethodology
CultureReference Values
No growthPhysician Office Specimen Requirements
Specimen must be delivered to laboratory within 1 hour of collection.
Container/Tube: Pediatric Isolator® tube
Specimen: Aseptically collected 1.5 mL of bone marrow aspirate
Transport Temperature: Ambient - Do not place on wet ice or refrigerate.
Collection Instructions: Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
Note: Label bottle with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayRoutine Turnaround Time
Preliminary: 5 to 7 days
Final: 6 weeks
STAT Turnaround Time: not available