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Tissue Culture and Gram Stain

Message
SRHC Clients:

DO NOT REFRIGERATE.  Do not allow to dry out.
Transport to SRH lab in less than 1 hour for best practice.


Test Code
TISS


Alias/See Also
Tissue Culture and Smear


Includes
Culture
Gram Stain
Identification and Sensitivies as indicated.


Transport Container
Tissue in sterile screw-capped container


Specimen Stability


Room Temp:  1 hour unless moistened with sterile saline.  24 hours if in sterile saline.




Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
48 hours




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.