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Fluid Culture (Blood Cx Bottle) (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230100609


Alias/See Also
LAB3021: Fluid Culture (Collected in Blood Culture Bottles) | FLUID|CULTURE|RESIN


CPT Codes
87040x1

Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: BLOOD CULTURE BOTTLES (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 2
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: BLOOD CULTURE BOTTLES (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 2


Instructions
Use a nasopharyngeal swab for collection from the nares. Transfer the specimen to a viral transport tube.   Midlands only: Eswab Liquid Amies (nasopharyngeal) blue top also valid for collection.


Transport Temperature
Transport to the laboratory immediately after collection.


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 240 min
Routine: 1440 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


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