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Laboratory Services, Asheville, NC 28801 - Mission Health

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OutReach Client ServicePhone: (828) 213-5177Inpatient ServicePhone: (828) 213-0982<strong>Laboratory</strong> <strong>Services</strong>, <strong>Asheville</strong>, <strong>NC</strong> <strong>28801</strong>FAX: (828) 213-5170 FAX: (828) 213-0983Acid Fast Bacilli Blood Culture AFBBC CPT CODE: 87116Department: Microbiology Performed: Daily-All ShiftsTurn-Around Time:5 WeeksMethod:CultureComponents:Specimen DataSpec Type:Vol:BloodContainer:Isolator TubeMin Vol Adult:Min Vol Peds:1.0 mL1.0 mLFrozen Specimens.Unacceptable Conditions:Transport Temperature:RefrigeratedSpecial Instructions:1. Wipe the top of Wampole Isolator tube to be used with alcohol and allow to dry.1. Locate a proper vein for venipuncture.3. Cleanse the area using a ChloraPrep. Pinch the wings on the applicator to break the ampule. Do Not touch thepad. Gently press the sponge against the vein until the liquid is visible on the skin. Apply ChloraPrep for 30seconds. DO NOT TOUCH OR BLOW ON THE SITE. ALLOW TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.Discard applicator after a single use.4. Perform venipuncture using a needle/butterfly and syringe collecting 1 mL of blood.5. Inoculate the Isolator tube with 1 mL of blood.6. Invert tube to mix contents.StabilityAmbient : 24 HoursRefrigerated: 72 HoursFrozen: UnacceptableSpec Type:Vol:Buffy CoatContainer:Isolator TubeMin Vol Adult:Min Vol Peds:1.0 mL1.0 mLFrozen Specimens.Unacceptable Conditions:Transport Temperature:RefrigeratedSpecial Instructions:Ambient :Stability24 HoursRefrigerated:Frozen:72 HoursUnacceptable

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