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HelpTest Code BB CX Culture, Blood Bank TXRN Unit
Additional Codes
LAB5690
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Minimum Volume
1ml
Container
Blood component bags containing residual product, including tubing.
Acceptable Specimens
Blood component bags containing residual product, including tubing.
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 labled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | ASAP |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
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
March 2024