Test Name: | Blood Culture |
Epic Order Code: | LAB462 |
CPT Code: | 87040 |
Specimen(s) Type: | Blood or Bone Marrow |
Acceptable Container(s): | Adult: ![closeup of specimen collection bottle](/som/Departments and Offices/SOM Departments/Pathology/UMMC Lab Services/Lab Test List/Laboratory/images/aerobic.png) Peds: ![closeup of specimen collection bottle](/som/Departments and Offices/SOM Departments/Pathology/UMMC Lab Services/Lab Test List/Laboratory/images/pedcult.png) |
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. |