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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