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Test Code LAB7000 Culture, Bone Marrow with Gram Stain

Methodology

Conventional Culture Technique/Conventional Gram Stain Procedure

Performing Laboratory

RCH

Specimen Requirements

1. Submit 1.5 mL of bone marrow in IsolatorTM 10 tube.

2. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and time of collection, and type of specimen.

3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.

Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87025 - gram stain

87070 - aerobic culture

87075 - anaerobic culture