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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code BC CULTURE, BLOOD

Important Note

1 order = 1 set

Please review Blood Culture Collection Protocol

Performing Location

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Reference Values

No Growth 5 days

Method

BACT/ALERT 3D-CO2 detection & microbiological culture and identification techniques

CPT

87040

LOINC

600-7

Specimen Minimum Volume

Adults: 20 mL

Children: 10 mL or less as sizes dictates

Neonates: 1-3 mL

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Special Handling

Use aseptic technique throughout entire collection procedure