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Culture, Bone marrow(panel)

Test Code
CULTURE,BONE MARROW(PANEL)


Alias/See Also
Bone marrow culture


Includes
bone marrow culture
anaerobic culture


Preferred Specimen
Bone Marrow in pediatric isolator tube.


Minimum Volume
Full tube.


Instructions
Obtain pediatric isolator tube from Microbiology lab.  ext. 35954
Sterilize stopper before inoculating


Transport Temperature
Submit immediately at Room Temperature.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT
Aerobic culture - 48 hours
Anaerobic culture - 1-7 days
 


Reference Range

No Growth on Culture


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Microbiology Laboratory
Contact:  Scott Connolly 857-203-5954


Last Updated: August 18, 2022


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.