Culture Bact BF (BFB)

Department: Microbiology
Test Synonym(s): LAB269, BFB, Culture Bacterial Body Fluid, C Body Fluid, Anaerobic, Anaerobe
Test Components: Bacterial culture (aerobic and anaerobic), Gram stain
CPT Codes: 87070: aerobic culture, 87075: anaerobic culture 87205: gram stain
Methodology: Culture and gram stain
Reference Range: No growth
Tube Type: Bactec Bottle Set
Specimen: Body fluid, specify source
Volume: 10 mL
Minimum Volume: 5 mL
Temperature: Room temperature
Stability: Send to lab immediately
Reasons for Rejection: Non sterile or leaking container. Specimens submitted in anticoagulant other than SPS. Excessive delay in transport.
Days Performed: Daily
TAT: Gram stain: 3 hours after arrival in Microbiology Lab Culture: 2-5 days
Special Instructions: Gram stain included unless specimen is received in blood culture bottle.

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