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CULTURE, BODY FLUID

Test Code
BFC


Alias/See Also
BFC


Includes
Aerobic and Anaerobic cultures.


Preferred Specimen
Body fluid other than spinal fluid


Minimum Volume
2


Transport Container
Body fluid (other than spinal fluid) in a sterile, leak-proof container, sterile syringe with needle removed or a red-top (no preservative added) vacutainer tube.


Methodology
Culture



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.