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Test Code BLDC BLOOD CULTURE

EPIC Test ID

1230100443

Test Synonyms

CULTURE|BLOOD CX

Collection Requirements

Collect 2x 10mL bottles for adult patients. Collect 1x 3mL bottle for pediatric patients. In case of short draws, fill aerobic vial bottle first.

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Store at room temperature. Refrigerated or frozen specimens are not acceptable.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Source

Blood, Capillary

Blood, Central Line

Blood, Venous

Specimen Tube Description

WMH Hospital Lab:BLOOD CULTURE VIALS ,PEDIATRIC BLOOD CULTURE VIAL

Performing lab

United Health Services Laboratories

Section

WMH Microbiology

CPT Code

87040

Loinc

600-7

EAP

LAB462