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BLOOD CULTURE, AEROBIC/ANAEROBIC w/reflex SUSCEPTIBILITY

Test Code:299Specimen Collection:Blood
Component:


Specimen Source
Preliminary Culture
Preliminary Culture

Method:



CULTURE
CULTURE

Collection Notes:Blood Culture Bottles are not supplied by Access. Please contact your local medical supply store to purchase necessary collection bottles. Thank you.
Clinical Utility:Blood cultures are useful for diagnosing sepsis, septicemia, endocarditis, and fever of unknown origin.
CPT Code:87040Testing Location:AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

blood culture Bottle

(10 mL blood)

Ambient
 
48
 
Hours