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HelpTest Code LAB2531 Bone Marrow Culture
Infectious
Clinical System Name
Bone Marrow Culture
Synonyms
Bacterial Bone Marrow Culture
Yeast Bone Marrow Culture
LAB2531
Sample Requirements
Collection Tube type varies based on the suspected pathogen.
For detection of Bacteria and Yeast, collect in Aerobic Blood culture bottle
Specimen: Bone Marrow
Container: BacT/Alert PF, yellow cap bottle
Preferred Vol: 1.5mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5mL
For detection of AFB, collect using an SPS blood Tube.
For detection of Filamentous Fungi, collect using an SPS blood Tube.
Note: Seperate tubes for each test must be collected if both AFB and Fungal cultures are ordered. AFB and Fungal can not be performed from a single tube.
Specimen: Bone Marrow
Container: SPS tube
Preferred Vol: 1.5 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.75 mL
| Volume | |
| 0.75 - 1.5 mL | SPS |
SPS Tubes can be obtained by calling the Microbiology Laboratory (x72585).
Processing Instructions
CPA: Send sample to Microbiology for processing along with the requisition.
Off-site collection: Off-site Children's Lab locations should send the sample to SCH Microbiology Laboratory for processing along with the requisition. Sample should be kept at room temperature prior to and during courier transport.
Other off-site locations, keep sample at room temperature prior to and during courier transport to SCH Microbiology Laboratory.
Stability
| Aerobic Blood Culture Bottle (BacT/Alert PF, yellow cap) | |
|---|---|
| Temp | Time |
| Room temp | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | N |
| Frozen | N |
Availability
| Procedure | Performed | Turn Around Time (TAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow Culture | 24/7 | 42 days |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Childrens Hospital Laboratory
Department
Microbiology Laboratory
CPT Codes
87103
87040
This test is not limited to the CPT codes listed. Others may be added as more testing is necessary and depending on the pathogens isolated (example: MIC's and ID codes)
Description
Includes culture for Bacteria and Yeast. Direct Stain is not performed.
If Culture for "Filamentous Fungi" on Bone Marrow is desired, see Bone Marrow Culture, Fungal.
If Culture for AFB on Bone Marrow is desired, see Bone Marrow Culture, AFB
Notifiable Result
See Link below for Notifiable Conditions for WA state labs:
https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-healthcare-providers/notifiable-conditions
See Link below for PDF of phone numbers for Local Health jurisdictions (by County) in WA State:
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1200/LHJCommunicableDiseaseReporting.pdf
Reporting Information
Negative Final Report: 42 days
The report will be updated and the provider will be notified if growth is detected within the given incubation period.