Pericardial Fluid Culture
- LIS Mnemonic: CBFG
Collect
Pericardial fluid in sterile leak-proof screw cap container (For Surgical specimens, see attached link)
Volume Required
1-5mLs
Minimum Required
1 mL
Transport
Send to laboratory immediately at room temperature
Stability
Up to 1 hour from collection
Unacceptable conditions
Refrigerated or frozen specimens
Specimens submitted in unsterile containers
Do not submit in Blood Culture Bottles
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Updates daily until final
CPT
87070
Methodology
Culture
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