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