Culture, Wound
Test Summary
The significance of any isolate(s), in pure or mixed culture, must be assessed with respect to the source cultured, the organisms pathogenic potential, the possibility of colonization versus infection, and the number of other organisms recovered from the same culture
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Culture swab or sterile sample in leak proof container.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Use sterile procedures to collect sample.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (teal green cap), 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
CULWND
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10057/LAB10084
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
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Growth or Normal Skin Flora
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Culture swab or sterile sample in leak proof container.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Use sterile procedures to collect sample.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (teal green cap), 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
Billing
CPT Code
- 87070*** When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility performed
Billing Code
- 300675
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Culture
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth or Normal Skin Flora
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days