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Culture, Tissue

Message
Specimen should be representative of disease process and should be collected in a manner to promote survival of causative organism with no contamination on outside of container which might pose safety hazards to personnel.


Test Code
7146


CPT Codes
87070-Culture; 87205-Gram stain

Preferred Specimen


Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Tissue
Collection Instructions:
     1. Collect tissue specimen aseptically with a minimum of contamination from surrounding tissues and/or secretions.
     2. Do not allow tissue to dry.
     3. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.



Note: Specimen source is required. 




Transport Temperature
Ambient


Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
No growth


Clinical Significance
Useful for isolating and identifying pathogenic bacteria causing infectious processes.  


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.