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Body Fluid Culture

Methodology

Culture includes gram stain

Performing Laboratory

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Specify source

Container/Tube: Sterile container, see Culture Chart

Collection Instructions: See Body Fluid Collection Instructions in Special Instructions for more information.

Additional Information: Deliver to lab immediately for culture

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Normal: No growth

 

Negative/normal results reports in 5 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

All

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87070