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HelpTest Code STRC Culture, Sterility
Additional Codes
None
Specimen and Container/Tube
MSPEC
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
UCMC Onsite Instructions: Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately.
UCMC Offsite and UC MedLab Outreach Instructions: Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately. Specimens must be received within 24 hours.
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected.
Reference Values
| Culture | All |
|
Negative |
Turnaround Time
Turnaround times are relative to the time the specimen is received in the test laboratory.
STAT Turnaround Time: not avialable
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Testing Schedule: 24/7
CPT Codes
87070
Volume
N/A
Specimen Stability
|
Storage Temperature |
Stability |
|
Room temperature (20 - 25°C) |
24 hours |
|
Refrigerated (2 - 10°C) |
24-48 hours. |
|
Frozen (-20°C) |
not acceptable |
Collection Instructions
N/A
Test Components
Bacterial growth
Clinical Indications
screening for any growth of bacteria
Methodology
conventional culture method
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Culture
Last Reviewed Date
08/09/2022