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TestORDER CODE BLCUInfectious disease

Culture, Blood.

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Specimen
Whole blood
Container
One aerobic and one anaerobic blood culture bottle
Required volume
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Routine turnaround
7 days

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Specimen & handling

Specimen
Whole blood
Container
One aerobic and one anaerobic blood culture bottle
Collection instructions
One aerobic and one anaerobic blood culture bottle
Storage
Room Temperature
Stability
Ambient 24 hours
Technical information & codes
Methodology
Culture
CPT code
87040

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