Wound with Anaerobes

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SRHC Clients:

Transport to SRH lab at room temperature same day for best practice.




Test Code
WDANA


Alias/See Also
Wound Culture Anaerobic and aerobic with gram stain.
SEE ALSO: Wound Culture and Gram Stain


CPT Codes
87075

Includes
Wound Culture for Anaerobes and Aerobes
Gram Stain
Identification and Sensitivites as indicated with additional charges


Instructions
Fluid: Asceptically withdraw into syringe. Remove needle before transport.
Swab specimen: Swab lesion deeply. Put swab in anaerobe transport.


Transport Container
Wound aspirate if possible in syringe or anaerobe transport swab or 2 sterile swabs in anaerobe transport media


Specimen Stability


Room Temp: 24 hours




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.