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Culture, Misc Source

Order Code

CULMIS

Test Summary

Isolation of bacteria can be useful in the diagnosis of infections. The significance of any isolate must be evaluated to determine if it is a pathogen.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

Culture swab or sterile leak proof container

Minimum Volume

N/A

Instructions

Use sterile procedures to collect sample. Source MUST be specified

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Culture Swab; Sterile Plastic Screw Cap Vial

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 2 days
Refrigerated = 2 days
Frozen = unacceptable

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Frozen specimen.

Order Code

CULMIS

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB10035/LAB10253

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

87070*** When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility performed

Billing Code

300675

CPT Statement

Methodology

Culture

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Microbiology

Reference Range

No Growth

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days