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Culture, Synovial Fluid

Test Code
8383


CPT Codes
87070-Culture; 87205-Gram stain

Includes
Includes a Gram stain.  


Preferred Specimen


Container/Tube: Sterile container(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of synovial fluid
Collection Instructions:
     1. If aspirated in a syringe, replace needle with a sterile, rubber cap prior to transporting to CoxHealth Laboratories.
     2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.



Note: Specimen source is required. 




Transport Temperature
Ambient


Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
No growth


Clinical Significance
Useful for isolating and identifying pathogenic bacteria causing infectious processes of the joints.  


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.