Culture, Tissue

Test Code
LAB898


Alias/See Also
1231700023


CPT Codes
87070 87075 87176

Includes
TISSUE CULTURE
AEROBIC CULTURE GRAM STAIN


Preferred Specimen
Sterile screw top container


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Instructions
Specify specimen type. Specimen is collected in a sterile screw top container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature, Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours


Methodology
Biomerieux MYLA

Reference Range
No growth


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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.