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Culture, Aspirate (panel)

Test Code
CULTURE,ASPIRATE(PANEL)


Alias/See Also
Aspirate culture


Includes
Aspirate culture
Gram stain
Anaerobic culture - Performed on appropriate specimens


Preferred Specimen
Any site, preferrably in a syringe without a needle or a sterile container.


Minimum Volume

>2 mls


Other Acceptable Specimens
Swabs - not optimal


Instructions
Specify Body site!
Anaerobic culture will not be performed on swab specimens unless they are received in anaerobic transport media.
Anaerobic transport medium is available in the Microbiology lab.  Call ext. 35954


Transport Temperature
  1. 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: August 18, 2022


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.