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Burn Culture

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
RH0041


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: BURNC


CPT Codes
87070

Preferred Specimen
Swab


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Within 48 hours
Refrigerated: Within 48 hours


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
3 days


Reference Range
No Growth


Clinical Significance
Isolate and identify MRSA, VRE, and GNB.




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.