Blood Culture - 4th Aerobic/Anaerobic
Order Name
C BLD 4TH
Test Number: 6000230
Revision Date 08/26/2003
Test Number: 6000230
Revision Date 08/26/2003
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Blood Culture - 4th Aerobic/Anaerobic
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Culture |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | |||
| Instructions | 15 mL (10 mL into blue bottle and 5 ml into yellow); Clean venipuncture site with alcohol followed by Betadine. Allow to air dry. Avoid palpating vein after cleansing. Use aseptic technique. Avoid short draws, fill bottles with recommended amount of blood for optimal recovery of bacteria. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 5 Days |
| Clinical Use | Reveals presence of bacteria in blood |
| CPT Code(s) | 87040 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |