Placenta/Lochia Culture

Test Code
LAB8067 1230100500


Alias/See Also
OBC
CULTURE
OB CULTURE


CPT Codes
8707087205

Includes
CULTURE
GRAM STAIN RESULT


Preferred Specimen
Swab of Placenta


Other Acceptable Specimens
Females: Placenta - Swab of Placenta with source of Placenta, Maternal side; Placenta, Fetal side; or Placenta.
Lochia - Swab collection of vaginal discharge after giving birth, containing blood, mucus, and uterine tissue.


Instructions
Acceptable specimens:
Females: Placenta - Swab of Placenta with source of Placenta, Maternal side; Placenta, Fetal side; or Placenta.
Lochia - Swab collection of vaginal discharge after giving birth, containing blood, mucus, and uterine tissue.


Transport Container
STERILE SWAB


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB



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.