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CULTURE, BLOOD NEONATAL LESS THAN 3 ML
MessageCollect a pediatric blood culture bottle (approximately 2-3 mL), following standard venipuncture techniques.
Test Code
LAB12163 CXPED
Alias/See Also
CXPED
CPT Codes
87040
Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Bottles must reach microbiology within 12 hours of collection. Minimum Testing Volume: 0.5 mL Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 12 hoursRefrigerated : UnacceptableFrozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Broken, mislabeled or unlabeled bottles
Report Available
6-Days
Clinical Significance
1230120087
Last Updated: May 18, 2026