Test Code LAB898 Culture, Tissue with Gram Stain, Varies
Additional Codes
Sunquest: CTISSU
Collection
Patient Preparation:
Aseptic techniques must be used in obtaining and transporting specimen.
Specimen Type:
Bone or Tissue collected in a sterile container.
Minimum Volume:
1g of tissue or bone.
Reasons for Rejection:
Specimen in non-sterile container, received on formalin, 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.
Gram Stain.
Performing Laboratory
UnityPoint Health Pathology Laboratory Ankeny, IA
Days Performed:
Set up Sunday-Saturday (Cultures read on day shift only.)
Analytical Time:
Gram Stain: 24 hours
Culture: 5 days
CPT Codes
Culture- 87070
Gram Stain- 87205
Tissue Processing- 87176