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Culture, Wound

Test Code
WOUC


CPT Codes
87070, 87205

Instructions
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Preferred: Aspirate 1. Prepare site: wash wound margins well with surgical soap followed by 70% alcohol. 2. Aspirate deepest portion of lesion or sinus with sterile needle and syringe or catheter.


Transport Container
Culture Swab Transport


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Conventional Culture with Gram Stain

Reference Range
Negative Positive pathogens will be reported when identified.


Clinical Significance
Useful for the detection of suspected aerobic pathogens isolated from abscesses, decubitus, exudates, lesions, prosthesis and/or skin.




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.