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Additional Codes
LAB7382
Performing Laboratory
MBMC-Microbiology
Methodology
Includes aerobic and anaerobic culture and Gram stain.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Tissue
Container/Tube: Sterile container-Culturette, Port-a cul vial, or formalin is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: Visible Specimen
Collection Instructions:
1. A small amount of sterile non-bacteriostatic saline may be added to prevent drying of minute biopsy specimen.
2. Indicate specimen source.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
7 days
Reference Values
Not applicable
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87070-Culture
87075- Culture, anaerobic
87205-Gram stain