Fluid Culture II, Progressive

Test Code

127350

CPT Codes
87015, 87070<br /> **Restricted Client Code**

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

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

Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 4-5 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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