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Culture, Body Fluid, Smear, Aerobic and Anaerobic
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB234009
Alias/See Also
Culture Body fluids (not CSF), Culture, Aerobic, Anaerobic - includes Gram Stain
CPT Codes
7070, 87075
Preferred Specimen
Liquid specimens must be collected in a sterile leak-proof container, 3.5 ml if possible
Minimum Volume
1 ml
Instructions
HHI LAB: Send to HHNB at Room Temp.
STAT gram stains will be read at HHI.
Routine gram stains will be read at HHNB.
STAT gram stains will be read at HHI.
Routine gram stains will be read at HHNB.
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Gram Stain: Under 24 hours
Preliminary Report: 1-2 days
Final Report: 3-7 days
Preliminary Report: 1-2 days
Final Report: 3-7 days
Reference Range
No growth
No anaerobes isolated
No anaerobes isolated
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
