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Culture, General
Test CodeGENC
Alias/See Also
General Culture
CPT Codes
87070
Preferred Specimen
Acceptable specimens:
Any specimen source
NOTE: Culture includes a grams stain if sufficient
specimen sent.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Body Fluid
1. Submit body fluid in a sterile tube.
2. Label tube with patient's name (first and last) and
date and time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Swab Specimen
1. Collect specimen using a culture swab.
2. Label tube with patient's name (first and last) and
date and time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Tissue
1. Place specimen in a sterile container.
2. Label container with patient's name (first and last)
and date and time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Any specimen source
NOTE: Culture includes a grams stain if sufficient
specimen sent.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Body Fluid
1. Submit body fluid in a sterile tube.
2. Label tube with patient's name (first and last) and
date and time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Swab Specimen
1. Collect specimen using a culture swab.
2. Label tube with patient's name (first and last) and
date and time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Tissue
1. Place specimen in a sterile container.
2. Label container with patient's name (first and last)
and date and time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Culture, Conventional Technique
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
No growth or normal flora isolated depending upon the
source.
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department
