Test ID: CXBL3
CPT code: 87040
LOINC: 600-7
Specimen Type:
Frequency: Setup: Daily; Prelim 24hrs, final 5 days
Instructions: Draw 20 cc in syringe, transfer 10cc each to aerobic (blue) and
anaerobic (purple) bottle. Store at Ambient Temperature
Text: Isolate and identify potentially pathogenic organisms causing
bacteremia/septicemia. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing on
significant pathogens will be performed at an additional charge.
Methodology: Continuous monitoring blood culture instrument