Mycobacterial Culture, Blood, Mayo, RefLab
Alternate Names
AFB, TB
SoftLab Order Code
CTBBL
Epic Order Name
Mycobacterial Culture, Blood, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4304
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Whole Blood
Collection Container
Green top tube - No Gel
(Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
Alternative Collection Container
SPS
Collecting Volume
8-10 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
5.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient preferred. Stable 7 days. Refrigerated stable 7 days
Causes for Rejection
Blood culture bottle. Isolator. Clotted
Patient Preparation