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Culture, Tissue, Smear, Aerobic
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB271
Alias/See Also
Tissue culture, Aerobic, Culture - Tissue includes Gram Stain
CPT Codes
87070
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.
If both Aerobic and Anaerobic needed, order LAB234010 Culture, Tissue, Smear, Aerobic and Anaerobic.
If both Aerobic and Anaerobic needed, order LAB234010 Culture, Tissue, Smear, Aerobic and Anaerobic.
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: 24 hours
Final Report: 72 hours
Preliminary Report: 24 hours
Final Report: 72 hours
Reference Range
No growth
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
