BACTEC BODY FLUID BOTTLES
| Test Name |
BACTEC BODY FLUID BOTTLES |
| Mnemonic |
BFBAC |
| CPT |
87070 |
| Department |
Microbiology |
| Container |
Bactec bottles (aerobic and anaerobic) |
| Handling |
Direct inoculation into alcohol sterilized bactec blood culture bottles is recommended for improved recovery of microorganisms. Refer to blood culture procedure for specifics. |
| Component |
AEROBIC CULTURE
ANAEROBIC CULTURE |
| Methodology |
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| Units |
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| Required Information |
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| Reported |
Preliminary daily; final negative 7 days |
| Note |
Disinfect bottles with alcohol only.
Additional charges may vary based on id/sensi of significant isolates. |
| Cross References |
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| Referred Lab |
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