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Test Code LAB4506 CULTURE, BODY FLUID

Important Note

Label specimen with specimen source, collector's mnemonic, full name of patient, collection date and time. Deliver immediately to the laboratory. Sample must be walked to the laboratory.

Infectious

Specimen Type

Spinal fluid or any fluid site

Aseptically aspirated body fluid. Do not submit specimens/syringes with needle

Turnaround Time

72 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Specimen Processing

Store and transport at room temperature. Sample must be walked to the laboratory.

 

1ml of fluid is needed for AFB sendout

Method

Organism Isolation

Reference Ranges

Gram stain results

Organism ID and potential MIC

No growth

Synonyms

Body Fluid Culture

Test Components

Source; Gram Stain; Culture, Fluid.

CPT Codes

87070, 87075, 87205

Container Type

Sterile leakproof plastic container

Alternate Specimens

Peritoneal fluid, synovial fluid, pericardial fluid, thoracentesis fluid, paracentesis fluid, abdominal fluid, ascites fluid, bile.