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Aerobic Bacteria Culture (includes Gram stain) (PRISMA HEALTH)
Test Code1230100482
Alias/See Also
LAB503: Aerobic Culture (Includes Gram Stain), Wound/Exudate
LAB3106: Aerobic Culture (Includes Gram Stain), Surgical/Tissue
LAB3111: Aerobic Culture (Includes Gram Stain), Eye
LAB3112: Aerobic Culture (Includes Gram Stain), Ear
LAB3113: Aerobic Culture (Includes Gram Stain), Genital
LAB3114: Aerobic Culture (Includes Gram Stain)
LAB2071: Anaerobic and Aerobic Culture (Includes Gram Stain) | CULTURE|WOUND CX|ABSCESS|BOIL|DRAINAGE|PUS|EXUDATE
LAB3106: Aerobic Culture (Includes Gram Stain), Surgical/Tissue
LAB3111: Aerobic Culture (Includes Gram Stain), Eye
LAB3112: Aerobic Culture (Includes Gram Stain), Ear
LAB3113: Aerobic Culture (Includes Gram Stain), Genital
LAB3114: Aerobic Culture (Includes Gram Stain)
LAB2071: Anaerobic and Aerobic Culture (Includes Gram Stain) | CULTURE|WOUND CX|ABSCESS|BOIL|DRAINAGE|PUS|EXUDATE
CPT Codes
87070x1, 87205x1
Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: SLIDE: (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
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: SLIDE: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: BLUE SWAB: (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
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: SLIDE: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: BLUE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
Instructions
Middle ear cultures are aspirated into a syringe. The syringe, with needle removed and re-capped, may then be sent to the laboratory for culture. External ear cultures should be collected using a culture swab or an eSwab.
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
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
