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Culture, Ortho (includes Gram Stain)

Test Code
ORTHO


Preferred Specimen
Joint tissue of synovial fluid. A swab sample is not appropriate for this order.


Instructions
Standard surgical excision procedures. Insert tissue or fluid in an anaerobic transport container or a sterile container.State source


Transport Container
Sterile container or Anaerobic transport container


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 1 hour sent in sterile container, stable for 72 hours using anaerobic transport container




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.