Blood Culture

Test Code

BLCPS1

Specimen Name

Blood Culture

CPT Codes

  • 87040

Collect

1 Set = 1 Aerobic & 1 Anaerobic Blood Culture Bottle or 1 Pediatric Blood Culture Bottle

Stability

Volume

Aerobic & Anaerobic Bottle = 8-10 mLs / Pediatric Bottle = 1-3 mLs

Minimum Volume

Performed

Performed Daily

Components

Additional Information

1 Set = 1 Aerobic & 1 Anaerobic Blood Culture Bottle or 1 Pediatric Blood Culture Bottle

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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