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HelpTest Code C Bone Marrow Culture Bone Marrow
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
Collected by physician only
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Preferred Specimen
Bone Marrow collected in BACTEC ® PEDS PLUS/F Culture Vial
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Reportable Units
Positive/Negative
Critical Value
Positive
Reasons for Rejection
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| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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| Ambient | 1 hour |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Performance Information
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| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 4 weeks |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87070