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Aerobic and Anaerobic Cultures with Gram Stain

Test Code
6


CPT Codes
87040

Preferred Specimen
Swabs or Fluids collected using aseptic techniques.


Instructions
specimen type must be included


Transport Container
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
47 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens = 48 hours old


Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
Daily update


Clinical Significance
0




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.