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Culture, Body Fluid, Smear, Aerobic
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB269
Alias/See Also
Culture Body fluids (not CSF), Culture - Body Fluids includes Gram Stain
CPT Codes
87070
Preferred Specimen
Liquid specimens must be collected in a sterile leak-proof container, 3.5 ml if possible
Minimum Volume
1 ml
Instructions
If both Aerobic and Anaerobic needed, order LAB234009 Culture, Body Fluid, Smear, Aerobic and Anaerobic.
LAB:
HHI: Send to HHNB at Room Temp.
STAT gram stains will be read at HHI. Routine gram stains will be read at HHNB.
LAB:
HHI: Send to HHNB at Room Temp.
STAT gram stains will be read at HHI. Routine gram stains will be read at HHNB.
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Gram Stain: Under 24 hours
Preliminary Report: 24 hours
Final Report: 72 hours
Preliminary Report: 24 hours
Final Report: 72 hours
Reference Range
No growth
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine