AFB Blood Culture RefLab
Alternate Names
LC 183631
SoftLab Order Code
BLAFB
Epic Order Name
AFB Blood Culture RefLab, LabCorp 183631
Epic Order ID
LAB4141
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Whole Blood
Collection Container
Green No Gel (Sodium Heparin)
Collecting Volume
4.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
4.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; specimen received after prolonged transport (usually more than 72 hours); lithium heparin tube
Patient Preparation
Follow Blood Culture collection policy.