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HelpTest Code CXBF Body Fluid Culture
Specimen Type
Normally sterile body fluid: amniotic, ascites, peritoneal, pleural, synovial/joint fluid, thoracentesis, paracentesis, pericardial, bone marrow
*See Wound Culture for Abscess, Bile, Cyst, Drainage
Container
Sterile container with lid/cap
Syringe with needle removed
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Stability
24 hours at 20-25°C, 3 days at 2-8°C
Transfer Instructions
Transport tightly capped fresh specimen to the laboratory ASAP. Store at 2-8°C if delivery will be greater than one hour.
Expected Turn Around Time
5 days to Negative
Body Fluid Culture Extended: 14 days to Negative
CPT
87070
Result Information
| Result Code | Result Name |
| CXBF | C Body Fluid |
Special Instructions
Specifically order Body Fluid Culture Extended when necessary.