ABSCESS CULTURE W/GRAM ST
| Test Name |
ABSCESS CULTURE W/GRAM ST |
| Mnemonic |
ABS |
| CPT |
87070, 87025 |
| Department |
Microbiology |
| Container |
Aspirate or purulent material in sterile, capped syringe; sterile tube, anaerobe transport media, or culturette swab. |
| Handling |
Specimen: Aspirate or purulent material in sterile, capped syringe; sterile tube, anaerobe transport media, or culturette swab.
Unacceptable conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers, dry materials, dry swabs, and syringes with needle attached.
Stability: Ambient: 24 hours
Set up daily. Gram stain included. TAT: Routine culture , 2 days. Anaerobe culture, 5 days (if ordered) |
| Component |
GRAM STAIN
ABSCESS CULTURE |
| Methodology |
Standard culture procedures |
| Units |
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| Required Information |
Sensitivity ordered? |
| Reported |
Preliminary 1 day; final negative at 2 days; sensitivity 2-3 days (if indicated) |
| Note |
Additional charges may vary based on id/sensi of significant isolates. |
| Cross References |
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| Referred Lab |
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