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Lab Test Details

Lab Test Details

SIM

40825 

CPT

87205; 87070 

Synonyms

Routine Culture, Aerobic Culture 

Specimen Type

Miscellaneous- wounds, body fluids, catheter tips, eyes, ears, etc. 

Container

BD Culture Swab Plus Transport Swabs,  Sterile specimen container

Collection Instructions

 

Volume

 

Additional Information

 

Patient Preparation

 

Specimen Processing Instructions

Do not Refrigerate

Transport Requirements

Transport immediately at Room Temp

Specimen Stability

< 24hrs 

Rejection Criteria

Exceeded stability 
Improperly labeled or identified specimens

Reference Range

No growth. Normal flora

Critical Value

 

Test Includes

Identification of potential pathogens. Susceptibility performed as appropriate. Gram stain performed. 

Methodology

Culture 

Testing Frequency

Daily  

LCA

 

Reviewed By

Amanda Blackwell

Reviewed Date

02/01/23