Test ID BLOD0990 Culture, Blood

AKA

Blood Culture

Specimen Type/Requirements

Whole blood

Specimen Volume

10 mL

Performed Test Frequency

Monday-Sunday

CPT

87040

Container Type

Aerobic bottle
Anaerobic bottle
Pediatric bottle

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Stability

Room Temp: 48 hours
Refrigerated: NA
Frozen: NA

Instructions

Innoculate aerobic bottle first, then anaerobic bottle