Culture Body Site 

Test Code
BSITC


Alias/See Also
 Cerner:  Culture Body Site 


Preferred Specimen
Culturette swabs or other non-fluid material 


Transport Temperature
Transport to main lab ASAP 


Specimen Stability
Should be plated ASAP as stability of bacteria vary 




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.