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

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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