| Test CODE | NAME |
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BLCU
Culture, Blood
| Methodology: | Culture |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 7 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: One aerobic and one anaerobic blood culture bottle
Specimen Preparation:
1. Skin Preparation: - Starting at the middle of the site, swab concentrically with 10% povidone-iodine solution for 1 minute; Alternative 1 to 2% tincture of iodine for 30s /chlorhexidine
- Allow the site to air dry.
2. Prepare bottles:
- Remove flip-off caps from culture vials
- Wipe tops of vials with single alcohol swab and allow to dry.
3. Perform venipuncture.
4. Draw min. vol.:
for PEDIATRIC: 1.0-5.0 ml blood ( add at least 0.5 to 3.0 ml per blood culture bottle)for ADULT: 14.0-20.0 ml blood ( add at least 7.0 ml to each blood culture bottle); 5. Mix thoroughly.
6. Label with patient identification and blood collection site 7. After collection, cleanse the side with 70% alcohol to remove remaining iodine, which can cause irritation in some patients. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Stability: Ambient 24 hours
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Lab
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 87040 |