Wound Culture II, Specimin #2

Test Code

78351

CPT Codes
87070<br /> **Special Hospital Use Only**

Includes

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

Preferred Specimen

Abscess or wound specimen on culture transport swab

Instructions

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.
Please specify on the request form the culture site and pertinent history.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 4 days

Reference Range

Not applicable

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.