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HelpEPIC CODE: LAB3037 OR Culture, Body Fluid with Gram Stain
Additional Codes
Sunquest: ORVCBF
REGIONAL HOSPITAL PERFORMING
UnityPoint Health Methodist
UnityPoint Health Proctor and Pekin will collect, process and transport to Methodist.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Preparation:
Collect: Aspirate, including CSF shunt
Additional Information:
Stability: (storage/transport temperature)
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METHODIST - DELIVERY PROMPTLY TO LABORATORY |
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Ambient (room temperature) |
plate ASAP |
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Refrigerated 2-8° C |
plate ASAP |
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Frozen (-20° C) |
plate ASAP |
Unacceptable Specimen:
Ordering Recommendations
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Special Testing Notes
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Remarks
Body Fluids should NOT be placed inside Eswab containers87
ORDERING
Days Performed: Sunday - Saturday
Duration of Testing: 3 - 14 days
RESULTING
Reference Value: No Growth
CPT
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