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Body Fluid Culture

Test Code
LAB269


Alias/See Also
1231700008


CPT Codes
87070 87075

Includes
BODY FLUID CULTURE
FLDC GRAM STAIN


Preferred Specimen
Sterile container


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Instructions
All specimens are brought to the lab immediately after collection


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours


Methodology
Biomerieux MYLA

Reference Range
No growth


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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