ENDOCARDITIS BLOOD CULTURE (2 BOTTLES)

Test Code
LAB304796


CPT Codes
87040, 87206, 87205

Includes
Aerobic and anaerobic blood culture with antibiotic susceptibilities. 


Preferred Specimen
BacTAlert Aerobic and Anaerobic bloodbottle set

Aerobic
 


Anaerobic
 



Minimum Volume
See Blood Culture Collection Instructions


Instructions
This test is used specifically to test for suspected endocarditis.
For pediatric or low blood volume patients see order code:LAB304748 PEDS ROUTINE BLOOD CULTURE (1 BTL)
For neonatal see order code: LAB1231 NEONATAL BLOOD CULTURE (1 BOTTLE)
For catheter related bacteremia see order code: LAB304871 BLOOD CULTURE (DETERMINE LINE SEPSIS)
For suspected filamentous fungi see order code: LAB1712 ADULT MOLD BLOOD CULTURES
For AFB blood cultures see order code: LAB1711 ADULT AFB BLOOD CULTURE (MYCOBACTERIA)


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient: prior to transport


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Reference Range
No growth in 10 days.


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


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center




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.