BIOPSY CULTURE W/GRAM STAIN
| Test Name |
BIOPSY CULTURE W/GRAM STAIN |
| Mnemonic |
BXC |
| CPT |
8,707,087,025 |
| Department |
Microbiology |
| Container |
Sterile specimen container |
| Handling |
Specimen: Submit specimen in sterile container with small amount of sterile saline.
Stability: Ambient: 24 hours
Set up daily. Gram stain included. TAT: Routine culture, 2 days. Anaerobe culture, 5 days (if ordered) |
| Component |
GRAM STAIN
BIOPSY 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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