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Test Code C LT BC Culture Blood Long Term

Cerner Test Code

C Bld LT

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Green aerobic and purple anaerobic bottle for adult.

Processing Instructions

Collect 10 ml in both a Green Aerobic Bottle and Purple or orange Anaerobic Bottle. If patient is a difficult venipuncture, it is best to put 10 ml blood in Green Aerobic Bottle only. Pediatric Blood Culture requires 4 ml blood in a Yellow Blood Culture Bottle.

Stability

Room Temp, specify long term incubation.

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

87040|87077|87186

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology