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BLOOD CULTURE, PEDIATRIC

Test Code
LAB3013


CPT Codes
87040

Includes
Includes isolation of potentially pathogenic aerobic organisms and susceptibility testing as indicated.


Preferred Specimen
PEDIATRIC BLOOD CULTURE VIAL


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Instructions
Collect at least 1 ml blood in pediatric blood culture vial. Aseptic collection techniques are essential.


Transport Container
PEDIATRIC BLOOD CULTURE VIAL


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
The specimen should be submitted to the lab as soon as possibile after collection, preferably in less than 1 hour.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Refrigerated or frozen


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
daily


Report Available
5 days


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology



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.