Blood Culture #1

Test ID: CXBL1

CPT code: 87040
LOINC: 600-7
Specimen Type: BLOOD
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 identify potentially pathogenic organisms causing
bacteremia/septicemia. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing on
significant pathogens will be performed at an additional charge.
Methodology: Continuous monitoring blood culture instrument

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