Aerobic Culture, Sinus (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230300652

Alias/See Also

LAB3047: Aerobic Culture, Sinus | SINUS

CPT Codes
87070x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN SWAB (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: GREEN SWAB (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: BLUE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: SWAB - LIQUID STUARTS: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: BLUE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: RED SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

All specimens must be placed in a sterile container.

Transport Temperature

Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 2880 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 2880 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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