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Test Directory Culture, Tissue w/ Gram Stain

Culture, Tissue w/ Gram Stain

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

Tissue in sterile container. Submit with a small amount of sterile, non-bacteriocidal saline to keep sample moist.

Minimum Volume

N/A

Instructions

Use sterile procedures to collect sample. Swabs are sub-optimal. Tissue provides best results.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Sterile Container

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

CULTIG

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB10054/LAB10173

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

Department

Microbiology

Reference Range

No Growth

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days