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HelpTest Code BF CX Culture, Body Fluid, Sterile, Smear, with Anaerobes
Additional Codes
LAB269
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Container
- Sterile container
- Syringe
Specimen Type
Ascites/Paracentesis/Peritoneal fluid, Pericardial fluid, Pleural fluid, Synovial fluid
Minimum Volume
1ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | Do not refrigerate |
Reference or Target Ranges
No Growth
Reportable Units
Growth or No Growth
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
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 | 3 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87070
Last review/edit date
2025