CULTURE, BLOOD BANK

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Transfusion Reaction: Submit transfusion reaction specimen in a sterile container . Segments are not acceptable. Positive Blood Culture Bottle-Stem Cell: Submit >1ml aliquot from positive blood culture. Do not submit the bottle. Positive Blood Culture Bottle-Platelet: Submit entire positive blood culture. Positive Plate: Submit entire positive plate (parafilmed)


Test Code
LAB2250 CXBB


Alias/See Also
CXBB


Report Available
96-Hours


Clinical Significance
1230120064



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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.