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Fluid Culture II, Progressive
Test Code1273
CPT Codes
87015, 87070
Preferred Specimen
5 mL of sterile body fluid (i.e., CSF, pleural, synovial, etc.) in a sterile, leak-proof container or SPS tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Fluid submitted in a sodium heparin (green-top), or SPS tube
Instructions
Transport fluid specimens at room temperature to the laboratory. Do not refrigerate.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Not established
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Not established
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 4-5 days
Reference Range
Not applicable
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153