AFB Identification and Susceptibility Test
Test Mnemonic
AFIDST
CPT Codes
- 87118 - QTY (1)
- 87186 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
9825-1 and 29579-0
Aliases
- Acid Fast Bacilli ID and Susceptibility
- AFB ID and AST
- AFB ID and Susceptibility
- Mycobacteria ID and AST
- Mycobacteria Identification
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | Isolate of organism | Agar slant | Ambient | Indicate on test order: Original date of collection, specimen site, any pertinent preliminary identification information and telephone number including extension where report may be called if necessary. Contraindications: Lack of viability, culture mixed or contaminated. The susceptibility test will not be performed for isolates ifidentified as a species known to always be a contaminant e.g. M. gordonae. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 weeks |
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
16 weeks
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Probe and/or sequencing and/or biochemicals |
Reference Range
Clinical Info
Identification of Mycobacterial species with susceptibility testing if appropriate.