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ADULT ROUTINE BLOOD CULTURE (2 BOTTLES)
Test CodeLAB304747
CPT Codes
87040
Includes
Aerobic and anaerobic blood culture with antibiotic susceptibilities if indicated.
Preferred Specimen
BacTAlert Aerobic and Anaerobic bloodbottle set
Minimum Volume
See Blood Culture Colloction 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 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)
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 Hospital
Camden Clark Medical Center
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St Joseph's Hospital
United Hospital Center
Wetzel County Hospital
