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CULTURE, BODY FLUID
Test CodeBFC
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
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