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Culture, Wound, Smear Aerobic
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB503
Alias/See Also
Abscess culture, Wound culture, Culture Wound/Abscess, Includes Gram Stain
CPT Codes
87070
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
1ml
Instructions
Indicate site of wound on swab or container.
If both Aerobic and Anaerobic needed, order LAB5210740 Culture, Wound, Smear, Aerobic and Anaerobic.
LAB:
HHI: Send swab to HHNB at Room Temp STAT gram stains will be read at HHI Routine gram stains will be read at HHNB
If both Aerobic and Anaerobic needed, order LAB5210740 Culture, Wound, Smear, Aerobic and Anaerobic.
LAB:
HHI: Send swab to HHNB at Room Temp 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: 24 hours
Final report: 72 hours
Preliminary report: 24 hours
Final report: 72 hours
Reference Range
No growth
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
