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Culture, Burn with Gram Stain

Message
If a quantitative culture is desired, see Culture, Quantitative.


Test Code
C BURN


CPT Codes
87070, 87205, 87077 per organism (if appropriate), 87186 per organism (if appropriate)

Preferred Specimen
eSwab of burn site.

Microbiology Specimen Collection Guide


Instructions
Specimen Source is required.
For multiple specimens, place separate orders for each specimen.
  • Collect swab from burn site using an eSwab transport system.
  • Return swab to included sterile tube.
  • Label each container with two patient identifiers (full name, DOB or MR), date and time of collection.
  • Maintain sterility and forward promptly.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
eSwab Refrigerate 48 hours


Methodology
Conventional Culture Media
Note: Every organism identified by a commercial kit must be billed for bacterial identification. Any organism that requires susceptibility testing will be charged for a minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC).

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
2 - 3 days


Reference Range
No growth in 2 days. Usual flora may be present.


Performing Laboratory
McKee Medical Center - Microbiology/Molecular Laboratory



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.