Test Code AFCB AFB CULTURE, BLOOD

Specimen Type

whole blood collected in a Myco/F Bactec bottle

Call lab for collection materials

Myco/F Bactec Bottle:

1-5 mL

store and transport at ROOM TEMPERATURE

Myco/F bottles must be received by reference lab within 48 hours of collection

NOTE: DO NOT COLLECT on any day that will prevent the specimen from being received by the reference lab within 48 hours.

Regional Pathology Services