Culture, Body Fluid

Test Code

CXFLD

Includes

Aerobic & anaerobic culture plus gram stain

Preferred Specimen

1-5 mL Body Fluid. If source is Joint Fluid, specify in source field using JTFLD

Instructions

Includes anaerobic culture, aerobic culture, Gram Stain, identification and aerobic susceptibility (if indicated). Beta-lactamase is performed on anaerobes. Anaerobic susceptibilities are not routinely performed, but available upon request. Aseptically cleanse culture site prior to aspiration of fluid to avoid contamination from skin and mucous membranes. Specimens of sterile body fluids may be submitted in FAN Blood Culture Bottles, however, an additional tube must be submitted if Gram Stain or additional testing is preferred. DO NOT Submit in a lavender EDTA tube--use sodium heparin to prevent clot formation. Plates held for 7 days following report to allow further testing upon request.

Transport Container

Plastic leak proof specimen container (Sterile)

Transport Temperature

Ambient

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.