Culture, Misc Source

Message

For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.

Test Code

CULMIS

Alias/See Also

70881;
CSF Culture;
Joint Fluid Culture

CPT Codes
87070*** When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility performed

Preferred Specimen

Culture swab or sterile leak proof container

Instructions

Source MUST be specified

Transport Container

Culturette Swab; Sterile Plastic Screw Cap Vial

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 2 days
Refrigerated = 2 days
Frozen = unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Frozen specimen

Methodology
Conventional Isolation and Identification techniques for aerobic organisms

Setup Schedule

Sunday - Saturday
MB

Report Available

3 days

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

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.