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CULTURE, PERITONEAL FLUID

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


Test Code
CULT-PERIT


Preferred Specimen
PERITONEAL FLUID


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
COLLECT PERITONEAL FLUID IN A STERILE CONTAINER AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER


Transport Temperature
Room temperature: ≤ 2 hours


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
TAT
Aerobic culture - 48 hours
Anaerobic culture - 1-7 days


Reference Range
NO GROWTH ON CULTURE


Clinical Significance
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- MICROBIOLOGY
802-295-9363 EXT: 5514




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.