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Additional Codes
LAB177
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
BCG - bromcresol green
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Body fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile container or plain, red-top tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Additional Information: Indicate specimen source. Testing will only be performed on these fluids: Pleural, Abdominal (pancreatic and peritoneal) and Pericardial.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
No established reference values
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
82042