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 | |