Order Mnemonic:

Aerobic/Anaerobic Culture/smear

Dept Name:

MICROBIOLOGY

Collection Requirements:

Indicate source.

Transport:

Gel bottom swab, ambient

Processing:

None

Stability After
Processing:

Ambient: 48 hours

Unacceptable Conditions:

Specimens >48 hours old. Refrigerated specimens.

Reference Range:

No Growth

Methodology:

Culture

CPT Codes:

87070, 87205; Identification and susceptability tests are billed separately from culture

Performed:

Sun-Sat
6:00am-11:00pm

Reported:

6-7 days

NCD/LCD ABN Required:

No