PEDIATRIC BLOOD CULTURE (1 BOTTLE)

Test Code
LAB304748


CPT Codes
87040

Includes
Aerobic blood culture with antibiotic susceptibilities if indicated.


Preferred Specimen
BacTAlert Pediatric blood bottle

 



Minimum Volume
See Specimen Collection Instructions


Instructions
Blood cultures are sufficient for routine bacteria and yeast.
For neonatal see order code: LAB1231 NEONATAL BLOOD CULTURE (1 BOTTLE)
For suspected endocarditis see order code: LAB304796 ENDOCARDITIS BLOOD CULTURE (2 BOTTLES)
For catheter related bacteremia see order code: LAB304871 BLOOD CULTURE (DETERMINE LINE SEPSIS)
For suspected filamentous fungi see order code: LAB1710 PEDIATRIC MOLD BLOOD CULTURE (FILAMENTOUS/ DIMORPHIC FUNGI)
For AFB blood cultures see order code: LAB1709 PEDIATRIC AFB BLOOD CULTURE (MYCOBACTERIA)


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient: prior to transport


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Reference Range
No growth 5 days.


Clinical Significance
Negative cultures are held for five days. Positive results will be called to licensed caregiver.


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wetzel County Hospital
Wheeling Hospital




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.