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Test Code FLDC Culture, Fluid

Infectious

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB4506

Purpose

To assess the presence of bacteria in typically sterile large volume fluids (>1 mL).  Not intended for the detection of bacteria in pus or exudate (please order a Wound Culture).

Methodology

Conventional culture (includes gram stain).

Sample Type

  • Ascitic fluid
  • Pancreatic fluid
  • Pericardial fluid
  • Peritoneal fluid
  • Pleural fluid
  • Renal Cyst fluid
  • Synovial fluid

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) N/A
Frozen (-15 to -20°C) N/A

 

Rejection Criteria

  • Specimens from sources not listed above.
  • Samples outside stability limits
  • Samples not properly labeled (2 patient identifiers required)

Availability

Performed STAT
24/7 No

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Microbiology

CPT Code

87205

87070

87077 (if appropriate)

87186 (if appropriate)

87184 (if appropriate)

LOINC

611-4 Bacteria identified Cx Nom (Body fld)

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