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Culture , Body Fluid 

Test Code
BFLDC


Alias/See Also
Cerner : Body Fluid Culture 


Preferred Specimen
Pleural Fluid , Peritoneal Fluid , Synovial Fluid 


Transport Container
Transport to main lab ASAP in sterile container 


Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Hours 
Refrigerated : 12 Hours 
DO NOT FREEZE 


Methodology
SET UP ON BAP, CHOC, MAC AND THIO BROTH. GRAM-STAIN SET UP EVEN IF NOT ORDERED SEPARATELY 



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.