ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060127: Tissue Culture (Includes Gram Stain 0060101) |
| Time Sensitive |   |   |
| Test Mnemonic: MC TIS | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Standard reference procedures for bacterial stain, aerobic culture, and identification. Anaerobe culture performed on properly collected specimens.
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 5 days Preliminary: 1 day Final: Negative at 5 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: Tissue, biopsy. Source of specimen is required.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: Sterile container or Anaerobic Gel Transport Tube at 20-25°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Use sterile nonbacteriostatic saline to prevent drying. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers, dry specimens, formalinized specimens. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability> |
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#ExistRefRange> No growth. Identification and susceptibility tests are performed on positive cultures. *ExistRefRange> |
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| Gram stain, anaerobe culture, identification, and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87070 Aerobic culture, 87176 Homogenization |