Blood Culture

Special Requirement

10 ml whole blood in blood culture vials

Methodology

Standard reference procedure for the bacterial stain,culture and isolation of microorganisms

Special Instructions

Draw 2 or more than 3 sets within 24 hour period,spaced as far apart as possible. If positive,this test will progress to identification and susceptibilities with additional charges.

Collection Days

Monday-Friday

Report Available

Daily

CPT Code

87040

Reference Range

Final after 5 days

Interfering Substance

None

 
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