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Culture Blood

Message
Single aerobic bottle or pediatric bottle also acceptable for difficult draw or pediatric patients.


Test Code
CXBLD


Preferred Specimen
10 ml blood (optimal) per aerobic & anaerobic bottles


Instructions
Testing Frequency: Daily


Transport Container
XBC, Blood Culture


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 48 hours at room temperature


Methodology
Routine aerobic & anaerobic culture if both bottles used



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.