CULTURE, PLACENTA

Test Code
PLC


Alias/See Also
PLC


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
Aerobic and Anaerobic cultures


Preferred Specimen
Swab from placenta collected using the Star Swab (pink cap) culturette


Minimum Volume
1


Transport Container
Star Swab (pink cap) culturette




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