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LAB10411
Performing Laboratory
MBMC-Microbiology
Methodology
Aerobic and anaerobic culture, and Gram stain
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Aspirate; Drainage
Container/Tube: Sterile Container or ESwab
Specimen Volume: One swab or 1mL
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
eswab= up to 48 hours