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Aerobic Culture : 1000043
Test CodeAERC or 1000043
CPT Codes
87070, 87205
Includes
Includes Gram Stain.
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149). Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149). Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).
Instructions
Collection is based upon the source.
Collect specimen according to your institution's protocol or call client services.
Collect specimen according to your institution's protocol or call client services.
Transport Container
Depending on the source, acceptable containers include: ACT I, sterile screw capped container, or aerobic/anaerobic swab transport system.
Transport Temperature
Ambient.
Specimen Stability
Transport as quickly as possible.
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
3 days
Reference Range
No growth
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
