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HelpTest Code LAB7003 Culture, Gastric with Gram Stain
Intended Use
Used for the isolation and identification of infectious organisms from gastric specimens.
Methodology
Conventional Culture Technique
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Submit gastric aspirate in a screw-capped, sterile container.
Specimen Stability
Preferred (Ambient): Forward Promptly.
Please contact RCH lab at 605-755-8080 and ask for Micro to get more information.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87205 - gram stain
87070 - aerobic culture
87075 - anaerobic culture