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HelpTest Code TISC Culture, Tissue (with Gram Stain)
Infectious
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Tissue; a detailed description of the anatomic source is required
Container / Tube: Sterile Container
CPT Codes
87205: Gram Smear
87070: Bacterial Culture, Aerobic
Special Instructions
For optimal recovery, specimens should be delivered immediately to the laboratory. If the specimen cannot be delivered to the laboratory within 1 hour it should be refrigerated.
Testing Schedule
Days Performed: Monday through Sunday
Times Performed:
* Gram Stain: All shifts, 24 hours a day
* Cultures: Set up on all shifts, read on Day Shift only (0600 -1430)
Turn-around Time:
* Gram Stain: 1 - 2 hours, may be longer depending upon the time of day, workload and staffing
* Cultures:
* Positive cultures ae reported as soon as an organism is detected
* Negative cultures will be final at 5 days: peliminary reports are filed daily