| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Blood | ASAP at Room Temperature | See Report |
Specimen RequirementsBactalert blood culture bottles: 1-3 ml for pedi bottle. 8-10 ml for each adult bottle. Specimen Type:Blood |
Method
Aerobic culture, anaerobic culture.
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Schedule
Daily
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Instructions/Notes
Specify if fungal infection is suspected. Indicate source/site
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Clinical Utility
By plating specimens from patients with clinical symptoms onto selective media, it is possible to identify the etiologic causes of infections.
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CPT Codes
87040 If culture is positive, identification and susceptibility (if appropriate) will be performed at an additional charge.
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