BLOOD CULTURE, AEROBIC/ANAEROBIC w/reflex SUSCEPTIBILITY | |
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Test Code: 299 | Specimen Collection: Blood |
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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: 87040 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:blood culture Bottle (10 mL blood) Ambient 48 Hours |