CULTURE, BODY FLUID

Test Code

BFC

Alias/See Also

Body fluid culture;Fluid culture

CPT Codes
87070

Includes

Includes: Culture; Gram Stain; Organism ID if Indicated; Sensitivity if Indicated

Preferred Specimen

Sample can be submitted in an e-Swab tube

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 BacTec Plus Aerobic /F
or 1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)
or Sterile Container

Instructions

Document source

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature up to 24 hours

Methodology
Routine culture

Setup Schedule

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

Report Available

Final report available within 4 days of set up.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: June 6, 2023

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