Test Code QNC Culture, Biopsy, Quantitative, Bacteria
Specimen and Container/Tube
Tissue
Sterile container
Volume
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.025 gms
Pediatric Volume
0.025 gms
Collection Instructions
Offsite Collection Instructions
See UCMC 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 “Tissue”, Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), MYCOLOGY, VIROLOGY
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
Transpot Instructions
See UCMC Collection Instructions
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be rejected.
Reference Values
Negative
Critical Values
All positive culture
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Test Components
Quantitative Aerobic culture
No smear
Methodology
Conventional culture media/quantitative procedure
CPT Codes
87176, 87071
LOINC Codes
30687176, 30087071
Additional Information
Notify lab at 773-702-6133 before sending specimen
Turnaround Time
Day(s) Performed
24/7
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Not Available
Last Reviewed Date
08/12/2022