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Additional Codes
LIS Code: BMIS
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Specimen Type
Generally used for sterility checks on water, reagents, dialysate or pharmacy products
Preferred Container
Sterile Container
Alternate Container
eswab
Storage Requirements
Refrigerate
Transportation Needs
Refrigerate
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Reference Values
| Population | Units | Reference Range |
| All Populations | (none) | No Growth |
Reflex Testing
Organism identification and susceptibility studies are performed as appropriate, according to established protocols that have been approved by the Clinical Laboratory Director. Call Microbiology (547-3707) for details. There may be additional charges for these identification and susceptibility procedures
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
No
Additional Information
Contraindications:
Current or recent antimicrobial therapy may adversely effect the recovery of certain pathogenic organisms. Additional Information: A gram stain is NOT included in this request
Methodology
Aerobic culture
CPT Code
87070
Last Updated
30-Apr-19