Culture, Blood
Order Code:
CULBLD
Test Summary
Bacterial sepsis constitutes one of the most serious infectious diseases. The detection of microorganisms in a patient's blood has importance in the diagnosis and prognosis of endocarditis, septicemia, or chronic bacteremia.
Aliases
- Blood Culture
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Number of cultures: 2 - 3 separate sets (each set consisting of 2 10mL bottles) should be collected (collection of only a single blood culture set will miss approximately 20% of the cases detected with 3 culture sets). Adults - 20 mL (8 -10 mL per bottle)
Minimum Volume
8-10 mL in blood culture bottle.
Instructions
Blood (venous or arterial) 1. Prepare the site using an iodophor, betadine, or chlorhexidine; Similarly, wipe the rubber diaphragm on the blood culture bottles. 2. Allow the disinfectant to dry completely. 3. Collect the blood and inoculate both bottles and split evenly between both bottles. 4. Submit both bottles in a zip lock bag in case of leakage. 5. DO NOT INCUBATE prior to submission - Submit at room temperature.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Blood Culture Bottle Set (includes both aerobic and anaerobic)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated and Frozen = Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
If received refrigerated or frozen
Order Code
CULBLD
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10037/LAB10208
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87040***When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility performed
Billing Code
- 300672
CPT Statement
Methodology
Inoculation to Standard Bacteriological Media with biochemical identification of isolated organisms.
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 5 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Number of cultures: 2 - 3 separate sets (each set consisting of 2 10mL bottles) should be collected (collection of only a single blood culture set will miss approximately 20% of the cases detected with 3 culture sets). Adults - 20 mL (8 -10 mL per bottle)
Minimum Volume
8-10 mL in blood culture bottle.
Instructions
Blood (venous or arterial) 1. Prepare the site using an iodophor, betadine, or chlorhexidine; Similarly, wipe the rubber diaphragm on the blood culture bottles. 2. Allow the disinfectant to dry completely. 3. Collect the blood and inoculate both bottles and split evenly between both bottles. 4. Submit both bottles in a zip lock bag in case of leakage. 5. DO NOT INCUBATE prior to submission - Submit at room temperature.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Blood Culture Bottle Set (includes both aerobic and anaerobic)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated and Frozen = Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
If received refrigerated or frozen
Billing
CPT Code
- 87040***When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility performed
Billing Code
- 300672
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Inoculation to Standard Bacteriological Media with biochemical identification of isolated organisms.
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 5 days