Order Mnemonic:

C BOFL AER

Dept Name:

IMMUNOLOGY

Collection Requirements:

Submit to lab within 2 hours of collection.
Indicate source.

Transport:

Body fluid, ambient

Processing:

None

Stability After
Processing:

Ambient: 2 hours

Minimum Testing
Volume:

0.5 mL

Unacceptable Conditions:

Extended time delay before arrivial into lab, refrigerated specimens.

Reference Range:

No Growth

Methodology:

Culture

CPT Codes:

87070; Gram stain, identification, and susceptability tests are billed separately from culture

Performed:

Sun-Sat

Reported:

5-6 days

NCD/LCD ABN Required:

No