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Blood Culture

Test Code
MBC


CPT Codes
87040

Preferred Specimen
Venous Blood


Minimum Volume
Aerobic/Anaerobic: 8 mL
Peds Plus: 1 mL


Transport Container
Aerobic: (Blue top bottle 442023)
Anaerobic: (Gold top 442022)
Peds Plus: (Pink label with silver top)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature immediate transport


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 13, 2022


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.