Identification and Susceptibility tests are performed on positive cultures when appropriate and billed separately from culture. Isolated fungal organisms will also be reported.
Inpatient Approval Requirements
Requires prior approval for all non-HIV infected patients.
Collection Container
BACTEC Myco/F Lytic vial
Collect
3-5ml blood collected in a BACTEC Myco/F Lytic vial
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Filled-vials are stable for up to 16 hours at room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions
Insufficient volume (less than 1 ml) of specimen; overfilled vials (>5ml).
Processing - HUP
Send to Microbiology laboratory immediately.
Processing - PAH
Send to Microbiology laboratory immediately.
Clinical Significance
Diagnosis of Mycobacteremia.
CPT Codes
87116
LOINC
64412-0
Collection & Processing
Additional Tests Included
Identification and Susceptibility tests are performed on positive cultures when appropriate and billed separately from culture. Isolated fungal organisms will also be reported.
Inpatient Approval Requirements
Requires prior approval for all non-HIV infected patients.
Collection Container
BACTEC Myco/F Lytic vial
Collect
3-5ml blood collected in a BACTEC Myco/F Lytic vial
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Filled-vials are stable for up to 16 hours at room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions
Insufficient volume (less than 1 ml) of specimen; overfilled vials (>5ml).
CR&P Information
Processing - HUP
Send to Microbiology laboratory immediately.
Processing - PAH
Send to Microbiology laboratory immediately.
Result Interpretation
Clinical Significance
Diagnosis of Mycobacteremia.
Testing Updates
Billing Codes
CPT Codes
87116
LOINC
64412-0
Ordering Information
Cerner Orderable
Mycobacteria Culture - Isolator; C IAFB; C BLD-MAI
Penn Chart Orderable
MYCOBACTERIA CULT-BL ISOLATOR
Performing Lab
Microbiology
Performed
Sunday-Saturday
Reported
Positive cultures: Reported as soon as detected;
Negative cultures: After 6 weeks
