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Additional Codes
LAB5690
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Container
Blood component bags containing residual product, including tubing.
Specimen Type
Blood component bags containing residual product, including tubing.
Minimum Volume
1ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | ASAP |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Reference or Target Ranges
No growth
Reportable Units
Growth or No Growth
Critical Value
Positive growth
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 5 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87070
Last review/edit date
2025