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Culture, Tissue
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
7146
CPT Codes
87070-Culture; 87205-Gram stain
Preferred Specimen
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Tissue
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect tissue specimen aseptically with a minimum of contamination from surrounding tissues and/or secretions.
2. Do not allow tissue to dry.
3. 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.
Performed By
CoxHealth