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Tissue Culture : 1000897
MessageAnaerobic culture must be ordered as a separate test, but the same sample may be used for both cultures.
Test Code
TISC or 1000897
CPT Codes
87070, 87205
Includes
Includes Gram Stain.
Instructions
Submit as much tissue as possible :
Biopsy & small surgical samples may be placed in an aerobic/anaerobic transport system or an anaerobic transport system. Larger tissue samples may be placed in a sterile screw capped container. Choose a container that accomodates the sample with a minimum of extra space.
Note: Do not submit a swab of the tissue; tissue must be submitted.
Biopsy & small surgical samples may be placed in an aerobic/anaerobic transport system or an anaerobic transport system. Larger tissue samples may be placed in a sterile screw capped container. Choose a container that accomodates the sample with a minimum of extra space.
Note: Do not submit a swab of the tissue; tissue must be submitted.
Transport Container
Depending on the source, acceptable containers include: aerobic/anaerobic transport system, sterile screw capped container, or anaerobic transport system. Submit as much sample as can be provided up to 10 grams.
Transport Temperature
Ambient.
Specimen Stability
Transport as quickly as possible.
Methodology
Gram Stain and Aerobic culture
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
3-4 days
Reference Range
No growth
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
