Test Code Wound Culture Wound Culture
Department
Microbiology
Specimen Type
Superficial Wound
Method
Culture
Container
Culturette
Special Requirements
This test is intended for superficial wounds. If other sources are submitted the order may be changed to aerobic and/or anaerobic culture.
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