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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*