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Test Code LAB898 TISSUE CULTURE WITH GRAM STAIN

Additional Codes

Internal: 10615

External: TISSUECULT

Beaker: LAB898

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Sterile leakproof plastic container.
Specimen Type: Tissue; Biopsy
Collection Procedure: Submit tissue specimen from any source in sterile leakproof plastic container. Do not allow tissue to dry. Moisten with a small amount of sterile saline.
Specimen Processing: Store and transport at room temperature.
Required Patient Info: Indicate source.
Unacceptable Condition: Do not add formalin.

Method

Organism Isolation & Identification

Synonyms

Tissue Culture; Ganglion Cyst

CPT Codes

87070, 87205, 87075, 87176

Department

Microbiology

Test Schedule

Daily at SC Bend

Test Includes

Gram Stain; Culture, Tissue; Homogenization.

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Remarks

Order separate AFB and Fungus cultures if needed.