CULTURE, BODY FLUID BOTTLES (FLUBC)

Test Code
LAB2114


Alias/See Also
FLUBC


CPT Codes
87040

Preferred Specimen
10 mL body fluid each bottle


Transport Container
Blood culture bottles, blue and purple


Transport Temperature
Room temperature




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.