| Test Name: | Blood Culture |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB462 |
| CPT Code: | 87040 |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Blood or Bone Marrow |
| Acceptable Container(s): | Adult:   Peds:  |
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA |
| | Routine: 5 days; preliminary report at 24 hours. |
| Collection Information: | Refer to Microbiology Collection Information by Source. See Blood Culture. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately at room temperature. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, store and transport at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. Specimen must be received in lab within 24 hours. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, improper/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | No growth in five days. |
| Additional Information: | Susceptibilities will be performed on medically significant isolates from blood. |