Aerobic Culture W/GS

Test Code
LAB899


Alias/See Also
1231700006


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
AEROBE CULTURE
AEROBIC CULTURE GRAM STAIN


Preferred Specimen
Cup, Eswab, vial


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Eswabs
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Other specimens
Room Temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours


Methodology
Biomerieux MYLA

Reference Range
No growth


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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