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CULTURE, BONE(PANEL)

Message
FRAGMENT OF BONE


Test Code
CULTURE,BONE(PANEL)


CPT Codes
GRAM STAIN, AEROBIC CULTURE, ANAEROBIC CULTURE if delivery to lab < 1 hrs Or Anaerobic collection device.

Minimum Volume
Submit a small piece of tissue (no larger than a pea) obtained at the line of demarcation. Do not submit surface necrotic tissue and amputated tissue.


Instructions
STERILE CONTAINER


Transport Container
RED SWAB


Transport Temperature
Room temperature: ≤ 2 hours


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
TAT
Aerobic culture - 48 hours
Anaerobic culture - 1-7 days


Reference Range
NO GROWTH ON CULTURE


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514



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.