CULTURE, OTHER GI

Test Code
COGI


CPT Codes
87070

Preferred Specimen
SPECIMEN


Transport Container
STERILE CUP


Transport Temperature
REF -24 HRS


Setup Schedule
Set Up:
Report Available:


Reference Range
CULTURE, OTHER GI


Clinical Significance
This culture should be ordered for specimens collected from the appendix, gall bladder, bile and bile duct or gastric aspirate on newborns.


Performing Laboratory
LMH -  Microbiology x3758 or 3759



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