CULTURE, GENERAL with REFLEX SUSCEPTIBILITY | |
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Test Code: 308 | Specimen Collection: Swab |
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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 TYPETemperature:Bactiswab Media (5 g) Ambient 48 Hours Refrigerated 48 Hours Fluid Ambient 48 Hours Refrigerated 48 Hours Sterile, screw cap container Refrigerated 48 Hours |