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Culture, Wound
MessageSpecimen should be representative of disease process and should be collected in a manner to promote survival of causative organism with no contamination on outside of container which might pose safety hazards to personnel.
Test Code
7147
CPT Codes
87070-Culture; 87205-Gram stain
Preferred Specimen
Non-Swab Specimen
Container/Tube: Sterile container(s)
Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Swab Specimen
Container/Tube: Culture transport container
Collection Instructions: 1. Collect specimen on culture swab from affected area. 2. Replace swab in sterile culture transport container. 3. Crush ampule to ensure specimen preservation. 4. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Non-swab specimen is superior to swab specimen.
Container/Tube: Sterile container(s)
Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Swab Specimen
Container/Tube: Culture transport container
Collection Instructions: 1. Collect specimen on culture swab from affected area. 2. Replace swab in sterile culture transport container. 3. Crush ampule to ensure specimen preservation. 4. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Non-swab specimen is superior to swab specimen.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Acceptable Specimens: Aspirate, biopsy, secretion, or swab
For a deep wound, order #405 Culture, Anaerobic.
For a deep wound, order #405 Culture, Anaerobic.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
No growth or indigenous flora for site cultured
Clinical Significance
Useful for isolating and identifying pathogenic bacteria causing infectious processes.
Performed By
CoxHealth
