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Water Culture (PRISMA HEALTH)
Test Code1230300654
Alias/See Also
LAB3050: Water Culture
CPT Codes
87070x1
Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
Instructions
Ideal specimen is collected while patient is exhibiting fever/chills. Adult: 3 mL in EDTA (Lavender or PInk) *Pediatric minimum: 1 full EDTA microtainer
Transport Temperature
Transport to the laboratory immediately after collection. Test specimen immediately. If testing cannot be performed immediately, the blood sample may be stored up to 3 days at 2-30 degrees Celsius.
Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 240 min
Routine: 480 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min
STAT: 240 min
Routine: 480 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min
Last Updated: March 6, 2023
