Culture, Wound w/Gram Stain
Order Code
CULWNG
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 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
N/A
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
CULWNG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10057/LAB10174
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87070
- 87205
Billing Code
- 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 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
N/A
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 or Normal Skin Flora
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days