Body Fluid Culture (includes Gram stain), Aerobic (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230100177


Alias/See Also
LAB269: Body Fluid Culture (Includes Gram Stain)
LAB2071: Anaerobic and Aerobic Culture (Includes Gram Stain) | BODY FLUID CX|CULTURE


CPT Codes
87070x1, 87205x1

Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: BODY FLUID (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: BODY FLUID (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: BODY FLUID (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: BODY FLUID (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1


Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CULTURE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: BLUE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: SWAB - LIQUID STUARTS: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CULTURE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: BLUE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: SWAB - LIQUID STUARTS: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: CULTURE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: BLUE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: SWAB - LIQUID STUARTS: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: CULTURE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: BLUE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: SWAB - LIQUID STUARTS: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
THL HOSPITAL LAB: BODY FLUID: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: CULTURE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: BLUE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer* Samples containing carbenicillin or piperacillin should be stored frozen if a delay in analysis of more than 8 hours is anticipated.


Transport Temperature
Lab Only: It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. When collecting in a Red Top Collection:  Allow collection tube to stand for 1 hour before centrifugation. Analyze fresh specimens, if possible. Separated samples may be stored for up to 8 hours at 20 to 25°C,at 4 to 8°C for up to 7 days and frozen at -20°C for up to 14 days. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove.


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 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

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
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


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