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CULTURE, TISSUE
MessageDo NOT send tissue in e-Swab collection kit.
MUST use sterile saline to keep tissue moist (do not use blood bank saline)
MUST use sterile saline to keep tissue moist (do not use blood bank saline)
Test Code
TISS
CPT Codes
87070
Includes
Includes: Aerobic Culture; Gram Stain; Organism ID if Indicated; Susceptibility if Indicated
Preferred Specimen
Sterile container with sterile saline. Do NOT send tissue in e-Swab collection kit.
Instructions
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Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature up to 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Swab or non-sterile container submitted.
Methodology
Routine culture
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
​Final report available within 4 days of set up.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)
Last Updated: June 6, 2023