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Culture, Tissue, Smear, Aerobic and Anaerobic
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB234010
Alias/See Also
Tissue culture, Culture, Aerobic, Anaerobic - includes Gram Stain
CPT Codes
87070, 87075
Preferred Specimen
Place specimen in sterile container. Do not put tissue in a swab.
Instructions
If shared specimen (Path, Micro, Hematology, Cyto) make sure all tests,
orders and requisitions are completed.
orders and requisitions are completed.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens in formalin will be rejected.
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
