Brucella Culture
| CPT Code(s): | 87081; Identification CPT codes may vary based on method |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Blood in sterile SPS Vacutainer® tube for microbiology (RDL Supply #24964) or Bactec® Blood Culture bottles. Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. OR abscess, aspirate, body fluid, CSF, or tissues. Specimen Preparation:Adult Blood: Transport 7 mL whole blood. (Min: 3 mL)*Pediatric Blood: Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)*Abscess, Aspirate, Body fluid, CSF: Transfer to a sterile container. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.Tissue: Transfer tissue to a sterile container and place on gauze moistened with sterile non-bacteriostatic saline to prevent drying.*Low volume will result in decreased recovery of pathogens. Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. Stability:Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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