Test Code LAB898 Culture, Tissue (Biopsy) with Gram Stain
Methodology
Conventional Culture Technique/Conventional Gram Stain Procedure
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH
Specimen Requirements
1. Submit tissue in a screw-capped, sterile container. Do not add formalin.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last),
date and time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature
only.
Note: Specimen source is
required on request form for processing.
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