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Culture, Bone Marrow

Test Code
CXMAR


Preferred Specimen
0.5-2.0 mL Bone Marrow


Instructions
Includes Gram Stain, aerobic culture, identification and susceptibility (if indicated). Also acceptable in FAN Blood Culture Bottle. However, an additional tube is necessary if Gram Stain is desired with Blood Culture Bottle.


Transport Container
Sodium Heparin or Isolator Tube


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.