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HelpTest Code QCSA Culture, Biopsy, Quantitative with Smear and Anaerobes, Bacteria
Specimen and Container/Tube
Tissue
Anaerobic Transport Media (available from Microbiology lab 773-702-6133)
Collection Instructions
UCMC Collection Instructions
Specimen Source: External tissue (Skin)
Specimen Collection: Tissue obtained after surgical debridement preferred.
Specimen Transport: 24 hr, no refrigeration.
See Microbiology Specimen Collection:
- See category “Anaerobe”, Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), MYCOLOGY, VIROLOGY
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
Transpot Instructions
See UCMC Collection Instructions
Reference Values
Negative
Critical Values
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All positive culture
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Test Components
Quantitative Gram stain
Quantitative Aerobic culture
Quantitative Anaerobic culture
CPT Codes
87073, 87176, 87071, 87205
LOINC Codes
30687073, 30687176, 30087071, 30587205
Methodology
Conventional culture media using quantitative procedure
Additional Information
Call lab at 773-702-6133 for anaerobic transport tube.
Volume
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.05 gms
Pediatric Volume
0.05 gms
Turnaround Time
Day(s) Performed
24/7
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Not Available
Last Reviewed Date
08/12/2022