Details
Back to Test DirectoryCPT Code
87040
Specimen Type
Blood
Container Type
Blood Culture Bottle
Stability
24 hours Room Temperature
Handling Instructions
Indicate collection site
Clinical Notes
A “blood culture” is defined as blood collected from a single venipuncture and inoculated onto blood culture broth. Blood Cultures determine the likely cause of fever and will isolate and identify pathogenic organisms causing bacteremia, septicemia, meningitis, and other systemic and localized infectious diseases. Our bottles are tested for both aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms.
Performing Lab
Principle Laboratory - Houston
16840 Buccaneer Ln
Suite 281
Houston, TX 77058
16840 Buccaneer Ln
Suite 281
Houston, TX 77058