Test Code CULTURE AEROBIC CULTURE AEROBIC
Department
Microbiology
Specimen Type
Tissue, Wound, Abcess
Method
Culture
Container
Culturette, Sterile container
Special Requirements
Specimens not urine, stool, blood, CSF, respiratory, or routine genital.
Standard Volume
N/A
Pediatric Volume
N/A
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
N/A
Stability Room Temp
3 days
Stability Frozen
N/A
CPT Code
87070
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reflexive Disclosure
A Gram Stain (CPT 87205) will be performed on appropriate specimen types.
Organism identification(s) (CPT 87077 for bacteria, CPT 87106 for fungus) and/or susceptibility studies (CPT 87186 or 87184) may be performed when requested.