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HelpTest Code BRCF CULTURE, BRUCELLA FLUID & GS
Performing Location
Method
Microbiological culture & identification techniques
Specimen Type
Any body fluid
CPT
87070 - Culture
87205 - Gram Stain
LOINC
552-0
Collection Container
Sterile screw-capped container
Specimen Minimum Volume
3.0 mL
Reference Values
Gram stain: NO BACTERIA SEEN
Culture: NO GROWTH 5 WEEKS
Turn-Around Guidelines
Daily
| Turn around: | |
| Smear | 1 Day |
| Culture | 36 Days |
Collection Instructions
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Brucella may be cultured from blood, cerebrospinal and other body fluids, and tissues.
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Collect specimen according to appropriate collection protocol.
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Deliver to laboratory IMMEDIATELY.
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Please note that Brucella is suspected so that proper cultivation procedures may be employed
Special Handling
Deliver to Lab ASAP