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Culture, Wound
| Test Number: | 00530 |
| Dept: | Microbiology |
| SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS | |
| Collection Container: |
Culture Swab Transport Kit |
| Specimen: | Varies |
| Collection Notes: | Must note source on test requisition and swab. If Gram stain is requested, two swabs MUST be submitted and order ACM Test Code: 0557. For anaerobes, submit separate swab in Port-A-Cul anaerobic transport. |
| Transport Temperature: | Room Temperature |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Performed: | Monday - Sunday |
| Reported: | 2 Days for negatives, Up to 2 Additional days for positives |
| Methodology: | Culture, bacterial, aerobic |
| CPT: | 87070 |
| LOINC: | 632-0 |
| Stability: | Room Temperature: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Reference Range: |
No Growth or Normal Flora |
| Notes: | For Anaerobes see test number 0559, Culture, Anaerobe. Anerobes are rarely recovered from swabs. Additional tests may be performed based on primary test results. An additional fee may be charged. |