FLUID-CULTURE BOTTLE

Test Code
LAB3612


Alias/See Also
FCB


CPT Codes
87070

Instructions
1. Sterilize the top of culture bottles with alcohol. 2. Collect body fluid using standard sterile technique. 3. Draw 0.5 - 10 mL of fluid for each culture bottle. Sterilize the top of each culture bottle with alcohol before adding the blood. Mix by in


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:5 days


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology



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