Body Fluid Culture with Gram Stain

Test Code
38


Alias/See Also
Culture Body Fluid with Gram Stain


CPT Codes
87070,87205

Includes
Gram Stain, Identification, Susceptibility


Preferred Specimen
Fluid


Transport Container
Sterile Container or Syringe


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
Daily update


Clinical Significance
0




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