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Test Code LAB2198 Culture, Aerobic (no Gram stain), varies

Important Note

  • Sources required on patient label and in order.
  • Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.
  • Culture intended only for medical device or equipment culture.
  • Gram stain is not performed with this culture.
Infectious

Additional Codes

Sunquest: CAERO

Collection

Patient Preparation:

Aseptic techniques must be used in obtaining and transporting specimen.

Specimen Type:

Various medical devices or hardware collected in a sterile container.

Minimum Volume:

Entire hardware unit

Reasons for Rejection:

Improper container or does not meet collection, storage, or transport requirements.

Stability

Ambient: 24 hours

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Range

Culture Dependent

Methodology

Standard bacterial culture and identification.

Performing Laboratory

UnityPoint Health Pathology Laboratory Ankeny, IA

Days Performed:

Set up Sunday-Saturday (Cultures read on day shift only).

Analytical Time:

72 hours

CPT Codes

Culture-87070