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HelpTest Code BMILK Culture, Breast Milk
Useful For
Use: Isolate pathogens from breast milk.
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)
Performing Department
Microbiology
Specimen Required
Breast milk
Express milk into sterile container
Specimen Stability Information
Transport to laboratory as soon as possible.
Refrigerate if delayed. Refrigerate: 2-8° C
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
- 48 hours. Performed daily.
- If reflex testing is required, test results will be delayed.
Method Name
Culture, Quantitative
CPT Code Information
87071 – Culture, bacterial; quantitative, aerobic with isolation and presumptive identification of isolates
Billing Code
2030070 Reflex Testing: May include:
- Gram Stain
- Definitive Identification (Bacterial and Fungal)
- Sensitivity
- Serotyping
- Beta Lactamase.