Bone Culture

Test Code
CBONE


Alias/See Also
3030072


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
Aerobic and Anaerobic Culture


Instructions
Bone should be collected in a clean sterile container. A small amount of sterile bacteriostatic saline may be added to keep the specimen moist.


Transport Container
Sterile container


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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