Tissue for Aerobic/Anaerobic Culture, Gram Stain
SoftLab Order Code
CXTIS
Epic Order Name
Tissue for Aerobic/Anaerobic Culture, Gram Stain
Epic Order ID
LAB898
Tests Included
Culture and gram stain
Laboratory
Raleigh
Sample Type
Tissue from any part of the body is acceptable for culture
Collection Container
Sterile container
Note: For small samples, add a few drops of sterile saline to keep moist. Do not allow tissue to dry.
Collecting Volume
any
Storage or Stability
Ambient - deliver to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Causes for Rejection
Tissues placed in formalin, cytolyt, or other preservatives
TAT
Gram stain : usually within 8 hours of receipt in the laboratory.<p>Preliminary culture result : in 24hrs.</p><p> Final culture result : Negative result in 5 days , Positive result may take more or less than 5 days.</p>
CPT Codes
87070