Abscess/Wound for Aerobic/Anaerobic Culture, Gram Stain
SoftLab Order Code
CXABS
Epic Order Name
Abscess/Wound for Aerobic/Anaerobic Culture, Gram Stain
Epic Order ID
LAB3002
Tests Included
Aerobic and Anaerobic Culture and gram stain
Laboratory
Raleigh
Sample Type
Swab from an abscess site, any abscess drainage or an abscess aspirate. Swab from wound sites
Collection Container
E- Swab
Alternative Collection Container
Sterile container
Capped syringe (needle must be removed)
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL or one swab
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.5 mL or one swab
Storage or Stability
E-swab: Ambient - stable 48 hours. It is recommended to transport to the laboratory as soon as possible. <p>Sterile container/syringe: Ambient - stable one hour</p>
Instructions
TAT
Generally, preliminary culture results are available within 24 hours of receipt in the laboratory. <p>Final results are usually available after 72 hours but may take less or more time depending upon the recovered organism. </p>
CPT Codes
87070