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Surgery Culture/Gram

Test Code
SURGC


CPT Codes
87070 87205

Preferred Specimen
Swab or fluid


Instructions
Specify collection site


Transport Container
Sterile container or swab


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Set up on receipt


Report Available
Turn around time: Gram stain reported within one hour. Culture report issued at 24, 48, 72 hours.




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.