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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
One of the following containers will also be accepted:
  • 1 BacTec Plus Aerobic /F
  • 1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)
  • Sterile Container


Instructions
Document source
Appropriate sources include cerebral spinal fluid, pleural (chest/thoracentesis), peritoneal, pericardial, amniotic, joint fluid, and fluid/aspirate obtained from surgery.


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: September 4, 2025


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.