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Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid |
10 ML collected into each aerobic & anaerobic blood culture bottles. (Pericardial fluid is not acceptable) |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Send body fluid collected in blood culture bottle; 24 hours
Additional Specimen Instructions
Do not collect pericardial fluid. All other sterile body fluids are acceptable.
Cultures are held for 5 days.
Recommend submitting an Eswab for Body Fluid aerobic & anaerobic culture
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
87070
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology