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Test Code C BF Culture Body Fluid + Smear

Cerner Test Code

C BF/Sm

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Sterile body fluid (peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, synovial fluid, CSF) in sterile container or eswab.

 

Bone marrow - Sterile container, SPS/Isolator system, or green top (lithium or sodium heparin) - Entire collection

Processing Instructions

Sterile body fluid (peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, synovial fluid, CSF) - Obtain sterile body fluid via percutaneous needle aspiration or surgery. Expel any air bubbles from syringe and immediately inject into an anaerobic transport system or sterile screw-cap container. Always submit as much fluid as possible. Do not submit swab dipped in fluid.

 

Bone marrow - Sterile container, SPS/Isolator system, or green top (lithium or sodium heparin) - Entire collection

 

Stability

Stability: ≤ 24 hrs optimal, up to 72 hours accepted.

 

Note: Refrigeration of specimens may inhibit recovery of fastidious organisms. Recollect or notify lab if specimen has been refrigerated. 

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

87070|87205|87077|87186

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology