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NEONATAL BLOOD CULTURE (1 BOTTLE)
Test CodeLAB1231
CPT Codes
87040
Includes
Aerobic blood culture withantibiotic susceptibilities.
Preferred Specimen
Pediatric Aerobic BacTAlert Blood Culture Bottle
Minimum Volume
Minimum Collection Volume: See Blood Culture Collection Instructions
Instructions
Blood cultures are sufficient for routine bacteria and yeast.
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 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)
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 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
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.
Reynolds Memorial Hospital United Hospital Center
