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Culture, AFB, Urine/Stool

Test ID   LAB877
EPIC Order
   Culture, AFB
CPT Code(s)   87116
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory  

Clinical Microbiology; 984-974-1830
Tube Station   82
Specimen Routine: See Table Below
AFB Smear   No smear
Turnaround Time   Cultures held for 6 weeks
     
Comments
  • This test includes a culture for Nocardia spp.
  • For sites within UNC Medical Center, deliver within 2 hours of collection.
  • For sites outside of UNC Medical Center, specimens are acceptable if refrigerated and received within 5 days of collection.
  • Stool: for evaluation of disseminated MAVC in HIV+ patients only
    Urine: early morning specimen for evaluation of renal TB.
    NO POOLED SPECIMENS
     

Specimen Requirements, AFB: Urine/Stool

Specimen Type or Site Additional Comments Volume/Method of Collection Transport Container
Stool   5-10mL(gm) Sterile Cup
Urine First morning specimen is required 40mL minimum Sterile Cup

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 05, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514