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HelpTest Code LAB3309 PLACENTA CULTURE WITH GRAM STAIN
Additional Codes
Internal: 11573
External: PLACENCULT
Beaker: LAB3309
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Sterile container or Culturette (aerobic and anaerobic)
Specimen Type: Placenta tissue
Patient Prep: Physician collected
Collection Procedure: Placenta tissue in sterile container is optimal. Alternative collection is to swab placenta with both aerobic and anaerobic swabs.
Specimen Processing: Store and transport at room temperature
Required Patient Info: Specimen source
Method
Organism Isolation & Identification
Department
Microbiology
Test Schedule
Daily at SBH Laboratory
Turnaround Time
4 days
CPT Code(s) / Price Quote Code(s) / Billing Information
CPT Code: 87070, 87205, 87075
Price Quote Code:
3060087070 HC CULTURE BACTERIAL AEROBIC EXCEPT URINE BLOOD STOOL
3060087205 HC GRAM STAIN
3060087075 HC CULTURE ANAEROBIC