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HelpEpic Test Code LAB503 Wound Culture/Tissue Culture
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Specimen Type
| Site Dependent | |||
| Abscess | Decubitis Ulcer | Fluids | Tissue |
| Bite Wound | Ear | Gangrenous Tissue | |
| Burn | Eye | Incisions | |
| Cellulitis | Fistula | Pilonidal Cyst | |
Preferred Container
eSwab (see also Specific Specimen Requirements)
Alternate Container
Swab specimens will be accepted, but are suboptimal and should be submitted only if no alternative exists
Transportation Needs
Specimens for anaerobic cultures must be transported anaerobically to the laboratory immediately
Storage Requirements
Keep Specimen at Room Temperature
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Sample >72 hrs old
Reference Values
| Population | Units | Reference Range |
| All populations | (none) | No Growth |
Reflex Testing
If a portion of specimen is submitted in a Anaerobic Transport Vial or tube and, if the source is appropriate, an anaerobic culture will also be performed and billed (CPT: 87075).
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.
Other Requirements: Keep Specimen at Room Temperature
Includes
An order for a wound culture normally includes:
Aerobic Culture (CPT:87070)
Gram Stain if adequate specimen submitted (2 culturettes, eSwab or specimen in sterile container) (CPT: 87205)
Methodology
Aerobic (& anaerobic) culture
CPT Code
87070, 87205, 87075 (see INCLUDES)
Last Updated
22-July-19