Test Code CAERO Culture, Aerobic, Without Gram Stain
Additional Codes
Epic EAP |
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LAB2198 Culture without Smear |
Specimen Requirements
Collection Information:
All Specimen types/Sterile Container
Transport Information:
Aseptic technique must be used in obtaining, and transport of specimen. See Specimen Collection Guidelines .
Remarks:
Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.
Unacceptable Conditions:
Dry specimen
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient Stability:
24 hours
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines
CPT
87070
Methodology
Plate Culture
Performance
Daily
Analytical Time:
48 hours
Alias
Aerobic Bacteria Culture, Aerobic Culture