Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hrs
Analytic Time
Preliminary results are reported in 24 hours. Negative cultures are reported in 5 days. The health care provider will be notified of initial positive smears and cultures.
MiChart Code
Blood Culture, Aerobic Only
Soft Order Code
BLDAE
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Test Overview
Test Methodology
BacT/Alert Blood Culture System
Test Usage
Isolate and identify bacteria or yeast causing bacteremia or fungemia.
Reference Range
No growth
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Normal Volume
10 mL into each bottle. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Minimum Volume
1 mL per year of age (pediatric patients)
Billing Information
CPT Code
87040
Pro Fee Code
LOINC