Culture, Routine
| Specimen | Swab from the affected area such as abscess, AVF/graft access site or wound. This culture is not for urine, blood or stool. |
| Container Type | Culture Swab
|
| Stability | 2 days |
| Turnaround Time | 2 days if no pathogen, otherwise dependent upon growth |
| Methodology | Standard Culture |
| Reference Range | No Growth |
| Transport Temp | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Do not refrigerate. Specify source on specimen. Additional charge for each identification and susceptibility. |
| CPT Code | 87070 87077 87186 |
