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WOUND CULTURE W GRAM STAIN
MessageTissue or aspirate is always superior to a swab specimen
Test Code
WC
Alias/See Also
AEROBIC CULTURE
CPT Codes
87070/87205
Includes
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).
Preferred Specimen
Tissue or aspirate
Minimum Volume
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Eswab
or Swab samples
or Sterile container
or Swab samples
or Sterile container
Instructions
Remove surface exudates by wiping with sterile saline or 70% alcohol. Obtain tissue, aspirate or if need be a swab that has been passed deeply into the lesion to firmly sample the lesion's border.
Transport Container
Sterile container for tissue or aspirate. Never submit a specimen with a needle attached. ESwab or swab specimen.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 48 hours samples collected with eSwab
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
when received
Report Available
72 hours
Last Updated: November 28, 2023
