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Blood Culture II, Anaerobic
Test Code79454
CPT Codes
87040
Includes
[17823X] Susceptibility, Yeast, Comprehensive Panel
If positive, an identification and sensitivity will be performed at an additional charge.
If positive, an identification and sensitivity will be performed at an additional charge.
Preferred Specimen
8-10 mL whole blood submitted in a Blood Culture bottle
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Bone marrow or fresh body fluid submitted in a Blood Culture bottle
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily all shifts; Report available: 7 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
