Bone Marrow Culture : 1000129

Test Code
BMC or 1000129


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87076 or 87106 or 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149). 
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).


Instructions
Bone Marrow sample according to your institution's protocol.


Transport Container
Transport containers include: Pediatric Isolator tube or sterile screw capped container.


Transport Temperature
Ambient.


Specimen Stability
Transport as quickly as possible.


Methodology
Continuous Monitoring System

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
21 days


Reference Range
No growth


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.