CULTURE, TISSUE

Message

Do NOT send tissue in e-Swab collection kit.
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

Document source

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

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