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Abscess contents
Abscess site.

Test Code
CULTURE,ABSCESS CONTENTS(PANEL)


Alias/See Also
Abscess contents culture


Includes
Culture
Gram Stain
Anaerobic Culture - performed on appropriate specimens

 


Preferred Specimen
Syringe without needle
Swabs received in anaerobic transport media


Minimum Volume
1 ml


Other Acceptable Specimens
Culturette swabs, less satisfactory specimen - no anaerobic culture


Instructions
Specify body site!

Anaerobic transport media is available from the Microbiology lab at ext. 35954.

For wound/abscess cultures, a syringe with the needle is preferred. If a swab is used then after suspected site is swabbed using a swab culturette, place swabs directly into the swab container so that the swab portion is seated in the foam and the other end is connected to the red top. Do not break off the swab into the swab container.
 


Transport Container
Sterile


Transport Temperature
Room temperature: ≤ 2 hours


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT
Aerobic culture - 48 hours
Anaerobic culture - 1-7 days


Reference Range
No Growth on Culture


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Microbiology Laboratory
Contact: Scott Connolly, 857-203-5954


Last Updated: October 4, 2023


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.