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Fluid Culture, Progressive
Test Code5825
CPT Codes
87015, 87070
Includes
A charge will be added for each sensitivity and identification.
Preferred Specimen
5 mL body fluid collected in a sterile, leak-proof container or SPS tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Please specify on the request form culture site and pertinent history. Send fluid specimens at room temperature to the laboratory. Do not refrigerate.
This test includes cultures from sterile fluids other than CSF (pleural, synovial fluids, etc.).
This test includes cultures from sterile fluids other than CSF (pleural, synovial fluids, etc.).
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Not established
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Not established
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 4-5 days
Reference Range
No growth
