Alert

Culture, Bone Marrow

Culture will detect Candida and Cryptococcus species

Test ID   LAB5073
EPIC Order   Bone Marrow Culture
CPT Code   87040
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Clinical Microbiology; 984-974-1805
Tube Station   82
Specimen Routine: Aspirate or Biopsy; See Availability and Comments 
Gram Stain   Biopsy only
Availability Routine:

Mon-Fri, 08:00-16:00

Lab personnel must be present to inoculate media at bedside. Schedule a minimum of 2 hours prior to procedure by calling 984-974-1805.
  STAT: N/A
Turnaround Time   42 days
Comments                                      

Culture will rule out bacteria, fungus, and mycobacterium. 

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 04, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514