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DRAIN CULTURE & STAIN

Test Code
LAB3608


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


Preferred Specimen
Body fluid


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Instructions
The specimen should be submitted to the lab as soon as possibile after collection, preferably in less than 1 hour.


Transport Container
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
daily


Report Available
5 days


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology



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.