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Additional Codes
LAB10410
Performing Laboratory
MBMC-Microbiology
Methodology
Aerobic and anaerobic culture, and Gram stain
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Amniotic fluid, Pericardial fluid, Peritoneal dialysis fluid, Peritoneal fluid, Pleural fluid, Synovial fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Prelim at 24 hours
Gram stain: Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Reference Values
Not applicable
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87070-Culture
87075- Culture, anaerobic
87205-Gram stain
Stability
Immediately deliver to lab