CULTURE, GENERAL with REFLEX SUSCEPTIBILITY

Test Code: 308Specimen Collection: Swab
Component:


Specimen Source
Preliminary Culture
Gram Stain

Method:



CULTURE
LM

Collection Notes: The specimen source is required. Indicate the exact site where the specimen was obtained. Collect specimen using the swab from a culturette transport tube or by aspiration (depending upon the source). Specimen sources include deep wounds, abscesses, aspirates, or other body fluids. Place the specimen in a sterile, leak proof container. Submit the labeled swab/sterile container to the laboratory. Susceptibility testing will be performed at an additional charge.
Clinical Utility: This culture is used to isolate and identify significant pathogens responsible for various bacterial infections.
CPT Code: 87205 Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Bactiswab

Media (5 g)

Ambient
 
48
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
48
 
Hours

Fluid

Ambient
 
48
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
48
 
Hours

Sterile, screw cap container

Refrigerated
 
48
 
Hours
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