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Battery Information:

Name:AFB Identification by Sequencing
Cross References: AFB PCR from pure culture, bacterial identification of isolated colonies
   Specimen Type: Pure culture (AFB)
Lab Mnemonic: AFBSEQ
General Information: For more information on this test, to download a requisition form, and for a list of acceptable and unacceptable specimens, please refer to: Molecular diagnosis website
Components: Specimen Description {SDES}
Special Requests {SREQ}
Culture {CULT}
Report Status {RPT}

Collection and Handling:

             Collection:  Pure Culture
Handling:Send pure culture (plate, tube or positive blood culture bottle) at room or refrigerator temperature. Follow approved regulations for transporting infectious substances. A mixed culture will be subject to an additional charge.
Amount: plate, slant or bottle

Laboratory:

Processing:  
Performing Lab:UWMC:  Microbiology Molecular Diagnostics
             Frequency: results in 2 to 4 days after testing initiated as received, Monday-Friday
Available STAT? No
LIS Dept Code: Microbiology  (MC)
Last Updated: 1/7/2008
Method: DNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), sequencing and/or DNA probe hybridization
CPT Codes:83898    Medicare Reimbursement:24.47
838915.85
8390424.47
8390424.47
839125.85
Medicare reimbursements do not reflect charges or costs; CPT codes may not be complete.
Reference Range:Effective Dates: See individual components