| Test Name: | Fluid Culture in Liquid Media |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB5019 |
| CPT Code: | 87070 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Body Fluids, other than Urine, CSF or Blood; 1.0 - 10.0 mL |
| Acceptable Container(s): |  Special collection container |
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA |
| | Routine: 5-7 days |
| Collection Information: | Refer to Microbiology Collection Information by Source. |
| 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 |
| Additional Information: | Gram stain on fluids cannot be performed on fluid from blood culture bottles. A separate specimen is required for stain. |
| | Wound, drainage, abscess and urine specimens are not considered sterile body fluids. |