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 |
Report Available | 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 |