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Fluid Culture II, Progressive

Test Code
1273


CPT Codes
87015, 87070

Preferred Specimen
5 mL of sterile body fluid (i.e., CSF, pleural, synovial, etc.) in a sterile, leak-proof container or SPS tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Fluid submitted in a sodium heparin (green-top), or SPS tube


Instructions
Transport fluid specimens at room temperature to the laboratory. Do not refrigerate.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Not established
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 4-5 days


Reference Range
Not applicable




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.