Swab or Hardware for Aerobic/Anaerobic Culture, Gram Stain
SoftLab Order Code
CXAAN
Epic Order Name
Swab or Hardware for Aerobic/Anaerobic Culture, Gram Stain
Epic Order ID
LAB897
Tests Included
Culture and gram stain
Laboratory
Raleigh
Additional Test Information
Sources:
- Wounds, Skin, Eye, Etc
- Use E-swab or Aerobe/Anaerobe collection ki
- Hardware such as IUDs, pacemakers, wires, orthopedic screws, etc
- Transport using a sterile container
Please contact Microbiology at 919-350-8242 if you have questions regarding sources not listed.
Sample Type
Varies - See additional test information for details
Collection Container
Aerobe/Anaerobe Collection kit
Alternative Collection Container
E-Swab
Sterile container
Collecting Volume
Any amount in a sterile container or one swab
Storage or Stability
E-swab: Ambient - stable 48 hours. It is recommended to transport to the laboratory as soon as possible. Sterile container: Ambient - stable one hour
Instructions
TAT
Preliminary culture result :Available within 24hrs. of receipt in the laboratory <p>Final culture result : Negative result in 5 days , Positive result may take more or less than 5 days.</p>
CPT Codes
87070