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Test Code LAB1230030 Sterile Body Fluid Culture

Useful For

Use: Isolate and identify aerobic & anaerobic bacterial pathogens.

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)

 

Performing Department

Microbiology

Specimen Required

Sterile body fluid includes:

  • Pleural fluid
  • Ascites fluid
  • Peritoneal fluid
  • Pericardial fluid
  • Joint fluid

(does not include pus or aspirates of pus from a wound)

 

  • Capped sterile syringe (preferred for aspirated specimens and joint and body fluids)

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5mL

Specimen Stability Information

Stable 24 hours ambient or refrigerated at 2°-8° C

Reject Due To

  • Do not use swabs for fluid specimens
  • Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
    • 1-Patient's First & Last name 
    • 2-Patient's Date of Birth

Day(s) Performed

Daily.

 

Report Available

  • Preliminary in 48 hours.
  • Final report in 72 hours.
  • If reflex testing is required, test results will be delayed

Method Name

Aerobic and Anaerobic Culture

CPT Code Information

  • 807070 - Culture, Aerobic bacterial.
  • 87205 Gram stain, smear, primary source with interpretation.
  • 87075-59

Billing Code

2030070, 2030088

Reflex Testing: May include;

  • Gram Stain
  • Definitive Identification (Bacterial)
  • Beta Lactamase