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Multidrug Resistant Organism Culture
Test Code78354
CPT Codes
87070<br /> Restricted Client Code
Includes
Reflex: If positive, an identification and sensitivity will be performed at an additional charge.
Please note: Anaerobes will not be cultured routinely from these sites. Order Test Code 465 for Anaerobic Culture
Please note: Anaerobes will not be cultured routinely from these sites. Order Test Code 465 for Anaerobic Culture
Preferred Specimen
Abscess/wound specimen on culture transport swab
Instructions
Requirements/Transport: Tissue or aspirated fluid is superior to a swab specimen. Aspirate, if possible, or pass a swab deep into the lesion and firmly sample the advancing edge of the lesion. Use transport medium for swab.
Transport at room temperature to the laboratory.
Please specify on the request form the culture site and pertinent history.
Transport at room temperature to the laboratory.
Please specify on the request form the culture site and pertinent history.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature:48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 4 days
