- BFBLD
Body Fluid Culture (Bactec)
Test Code
BFBLD
Specimen Name
Body Fluid Culture (Bactec)
CPT Codes
- 87070
- 87075
Collect
Sterile Container; Aerobic Blood Culture bottle; Anaerobic Blood Culture bottle
Stability
Room Temperature
Volume
2 mLs Body Fluid in Sterile Container; 10 mLs Body Fluid in each Blood Culture bottle
Minimum Volume
1 mL Body Fluid in Sterile Container; 2 mLs Body Fluid in each Blood Culture bottle
Performed
Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 5- 7 days
Components
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Additional Information
Only acceptable specimens Ascites, Donor Cornea, Paracentesis, Pericardial, Peritoneal, Pleural, or Thoracentesis Fluids.
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
- Plasma
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