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