Blood Culture #2

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Test, B

Test ID: CXBL2 CPT code: 87040 LOINC: 600-7 Specimen Type: Frequency: Setup: Daily; Prelim 24hrs, final 5 days Instructions: Draw 20 cc in syringe, transfer 10cc each to aerobic (blue) and anaerobic (purple) bottle. Store at Ambient Temperature. Text: Isolate and...

Blood Culture #3

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Test, B

Test ID: CXBL3 CPT code: 87040 LOINC: 600-7 Specimen Type: Frequency: Setup: Daily; Prelim 24hrs, final 5 days Instructions: Draw 20 cc in syringe, transfer 10cc each to aerobic (blue) and anaerobic (purple) bottle. Store at Ambient Temperature Text: Isolate and...

Blood parasite exam

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Test, B

Test ID: BLPAR CPT code: 87207 LOINC: 17784-0 Specimen Type: EDTA Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT 24 hrs; pos results called Instructions: Lavender top tube. If possible send 4 thin smear and 4 thick smear slides also. Text: Diagnose parasitic infection of blood;...

Body Fluid Culture (Aerobic and Anaerobic)

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Test, B

Test ID: CXFAA CPT code: 87070, 87075 LOINC: 21020-3 Specimen Type: Fluid, specify source Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT 1-4 days Instructions: Aspirate with needle and syringe. Transfer to sterile screw-cap container and ship on cold pack or leave in syringe with dead...

Body Fluid Culture (Aerobic and Anaerobic) with Gram Stain

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Test, B

Test ID: CXFAG CPT code: 87070, 87075, 87205 LOINC: Specimen Type: Fluid, specify source Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT 1-4 days Instructions: Aspirate with needle and syringe. Transfer to sterile screw-cap container and ship on cold pack or leave in syringe with dead...