Oral Cavity Culture

Test Code
LAB3625


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
Includes isolation of potentially pathogenic aerobic organisms and susceptibility testing as indicated.


Preferred Specimen
Culture swab


Transport Container
Culture swab


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
daily


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology



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