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Wound Culture and Gram Stain

Message
SRHC Clients:

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


Test Code
WDC


Alias/See Also
Wound Culture and Smear
Wound Culture and Smear Aerobic--superficial wound
SEE ALSO: Wound Culture with Anaerobes


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
wound culture
gram stain
Identification and sensitivity as indicated with additional charges


Transport Container
Swab of superficial wound on culture swab


Specimen Stability


Room Temperature: 48 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.