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Test Code 63060323 Aerobic Culture

Specimen Requirements

Container: Sterile Container, syringe or Eswab (container "a" - click link under "Resources" to see picture)
Specimen Types: Abscess, Blister, Boil, Burn, Cath Site, Cath tip, Cervix, Decubitus, Eye conjunctiva, Fluid, Nasopharynx, Penis, Pustule, Ulcer, Urethra, Vagina, Wound

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Stability:

Eswab:  48 hours
Other containers:  24 hours

Methodology

Culture

Day(s) Test Set Up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

 

TAT:

3 days

Aliases

Routine culture

CPT Code

87070

 

*Additional codes/fees may apply*