Fluid Culture FLDC
Method(s) | Culture |
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Components | Gram Stain |
Specimen Required | |
Collect | 3 mL fluid. |
Transport | 3 mL fluid at 20-25ºC |
Remarks | Please indicate source of fluid on container and test requisition. |
Stability | Ambient: 24 hours or less |
Schedule | Daily |
Billing Code | 3010082 |
CPTCode | 87205, 87070 |
Notes | This test includes a Gram Stain. This test is for fluids other than CSF fluid such as pleural, pericardial or peritoneal. |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
No Growth. |