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HelpTest Code LAB3002 Culture, Tissue (Biopsy) with Gram Stain
Intended Use
Used for the isolation and identification of pathogenic organisms in human tissue samples.
Methodology
Conventional Culture Technique/Conventional Gram Stain Procedure
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Tissue
Submission Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container. Do not add formalin.
Collection Instructions: Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Forward Promptly
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87205 - Gram Stain
87070 - Aerobic Culture
87075 - Anaerobic Culture
87176 - Tissue Culture