Test Code:  CBLD
Assay Schedule:  Daily
Reporting Schedule:  5 days
CPT:  87040

Collection

• Blood, whole

• BACTEC Aerobic & Anaerobic bottles

• Preferred: BACTEC Aerobic 8-10 mL, Anaer 5-7mL
• Minimum: 3.0mL for both Aerobic & Anaerobic bottles

• Ambient: 1 day
• Refrigerated: Unacceptable
• Frozen: Unacceptable

Processing & Shipping

Shipping Instructions:
Ship ambient within 24-hours of collection.

Special Instructions:
Blood volume for pediatric patients: <2.2lbs=2-5mL in aerobic bottle only, 2.2-4.4lbs=1.5-2mL/bottle, 1.4-28lbs=2.5-3.5mL/bottle, 28-81lbs=5mL/bottle and <81lbs=8-10mL/bottle