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Test Code CBM Bone Marrow Culture

Additional Codes

LAB1230031

Methodology

Presumptive and definitive identification of microorganisms by gram stain and colony morphology growth on selective media and biochemical panels. Includes susceptibility testing as needed, at an additional charge.

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Microbiology

Specimen Requirements

Transport Specimen in a sterile container STAT to the Laboratory for processing. Specimens for AFB must be tranported in sterile green lithium heparin tube.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient 1 hour

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87070

Reference Values

No Growth