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HelpTest Code FLUIDC Culture, Body Fluid
Performing Laboratory
MaineGeneral Medical Center
Useful For
Detecting bacterial infections of sterile body fluids.
Specimen
Pleural, Peritoneal (Ascites), Synovial and Pericardial
Minimum Volume: Submit 1mL to 10mL of fluid in a screw-capped, sterile container. If submitting in a syringe, the needle must be removed prior to transportation.
Specimen Stability: It is desirable to receive fluid specimens within 1 hour of collection for optimal results.
Reference Values
No growth
Day(s) Test Performed
Monday - Sunday
CPT Coding
87070 - aerobic culture
87205 - gram stain
87075 - anaerobic culture
87015 - concentration
87077 - bacterial identification (if appropriate)
87186 - susceptibility (if appropriate)