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Blood Culture - Extended Incubation

Test Code
LAB123462 1230102443


Alias/See Also
CULTURE
BLOOD CX
BLDC


CPT Codes
87040

Includes
GRAM STAIN RESULT
EXTENDED BLOOD CULTURE


Preferred Specimen
Blood culture vials


Transport Container
BLOOD CULTURE VIALS


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Store at room temperature. Refrigerated or frozen specimens are not acceptable.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Refrigerated or frozen specimens are not acceptable


Report Available
21 Days


Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB



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