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Body Fluid Culture

Message
Specify source of fluid


Test Code
LAB269


Preferred Specimen
FLUID transport promptly to laboratory


Instructions
Submit in sterile container, syringe with sterile cap, or swab.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen


Methodology
Manual



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.