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Test Code LAB13175 AFB Culture, Bone Marrow

Collection:

Specimen:  Bone Marrow 
Container:  Myco F Lytic Bottle - Obtain Bone Marrow Collection Kit from Microbiology 843-792-5161.
Volume:  0.5-5 ml (1-5 ml preferred), see Myco F Lytic Bottle instructions.
 

Unacceptable / Rejected Specimens:

Adult or pediatric blood culture bottles (only acceptable for bacterial cultures).

Any specimen collected in any anticoagulant.

 

Shipping / Handling:

On-campus collections:  Send specimen to lab within 1 hour of collection.
 
Off-campus collections:  Specimen to be stored/transported at room temperature.
 
Send to:  Central Processing - EH318 University Extension Hospital (former Children's Hospital)
 

Note

Fungal Culture is performed with AFB Culture on all Bone Marrow specimens.  Call 843-792-2123 pager #14463 with any questions.