A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

Culture, Spore Check

Test Code
1313


CPT Codes
87070

Preferred Specimen
Spore strips submitted in an envelope


Instructions
Properly label envelopes. Deliver envelopes containing spore strips to the laboratory at room temperature.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable



Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily a.m.; Report available: 7 days


Reference Range
No growth in test strips




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.