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Culture, Blood LINE Collect
Test CodeCXBLL
Alias/See Also
Blood Culture, Line Blood Culture
CPT Codes
87040
Includes
Positive cultures reflex to Identification and susceptibility. Additional charges will apply as applicable.
Preferred Specimen
Culture Bottles (XLC): Aerobic (Blue bottle) and Anaerobic (Purple bottle)
Instructions
Blood Cultures are not to be drawn from Central Venous Access Device unless the ordering provider is ruling out a specific line infection or under very rare circumstances when specimen cannot be obtained by venipuncture
Minimum Volume
Minimum Volume
| Age | Aerobic (Blue) | Anaerobic (Purple) | Notes: |
| Neonates to 1 year Low Birthweight infants |
0.5-1.5 mL | Do not exceed 1% of infant’s total blood volume | |
| Infants and children up to 10 years |
1 mL per year up to age 10 | ||
| > 10 years | 10 mL | 10 mL | If < 10 mL is obtained, deliver entire amount to the Aerobic (blue) bottle. |
Transport Temperature
Temporary storage and transport at Room temperature 25 degrees celsius
Specimen Stability
Blood Culutre bottles should be placed in incubator within 8 hours of collection
Setup Schedule
24x7
Report Available
Bottles are held for 5 days for a final "No Growth" report. Positive growth is reported as STAT.
Reference Range
Negative
Critical Result: Positive Gram Stains on Blood Cultures
Critical Result: Positive Gram Stains on Blood Cultures
Clinical Significance
Blood cultures are collected whenever clinically significant bacteremia is suspected. It is important to use the strict aseptic technique and supplies as outlined below when collecting the blood culture to prevent skin microorganisms from contaminating the culture.
Performing Laboratory
CRMC Microbiology Laboratory
CCMC Microbiology Laboratory: Positive blood cultures at CCMC Laboratory are forwarded to CRMC Microbiology for workup (Identification and Suceptibilities)
