Culture, Misc w/Gram Stain
Order Code
CULMSG
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
- N/A
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
CULMSG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10035/LAB10315
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87070
- 87205
Billing Code
- 300675
- 300705
CPT Statement
Methodology
Culture and Microscopic Exam
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days
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.
Result Information
Methodology
Culture and Microscopic Exam
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days