Abscess Culture

Test Code

LAB6155

CPT Codes
87070

Includes

Culture; isolation; identification of aerobic bacteria; sensitivities if indicated; Gram stain

Instructions

Collect minimum 0.10ml fluid in sterile container or an eSwab™.

Transport Container

Sterile container
E-Swab

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Unsterile container, refrigerated or frozen specimen, incorrectly labeled specimen, unacceptable trasport media

Methodology
Culture
Gram Stain

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

5 days (Longer if workup is ongoing)

Reference Range

No growth in 3 days

Performing Laboratory
CH CHOMP HOSPITAL LAB (831-625-4811): CH MICROBIOLOGY

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