Culture, Tissue

Test Code
CXTIS


Includes
Aerobic & anaerobic culture plus gram stain


Preferred Specimen
1 gm piece or larger fresh unpreserved tissue in sterile saline


Transport Container
Plastic leak proof specimen container with saline (Sterile)


Transport Temperature
Ambient




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.