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CULTURE, BODY FLUID(PANEL)PERITONEAL

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


Test Code
CULT-FLUID


Preferred Specimen
PERICARDIAL FLUID


Minimum Volume
1mLs


Instructions
COLLECT PERICARDIAL 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


Performing Laboratory
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.