CULTURE, BODY FLUID

Test Code

BFC (Alverno)

Alias/See Also

Body fluid culture
Fluid culture

CPT Codes
87070

Includes

Culture, Gram Stain,; Organism ID if indicated; Sensitivity if indicated

Preferred Specimen

e-Swab tube

Patient Preparation
Collect prior to start of antibiotic therapy

Other Acceptable Specimens

Sterile Container

Instructions

Document source

Transport Container

Tube or Container

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature up to 23 hours

Methodology
Routine culture

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Final report available within 4 days of set up

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.