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HelpEpic Code LAB2111173 Tissue Culture with Gram Stain
Test Name Alias
Culture Tissue w/gram | Kidney Stone Culture | 8886 | aerobe | aerobic
Interface Order Alias
50040
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Sterile Container with Lid PREFERRED FOR TISSUE |
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ESwab with Regular Swab FOR BIOPSIES OR SMALL TISSUE |
Collection Instructions
Submit only ONE of the following specimen types:
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Specimen Type: Tissue
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Collection Instructions: Indicate Source
Specimen Type: Biopsy or Small Tissues
Container/Tube: Eswab
Collection Instructions: Indicate Source
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Preferred - send to lab as soon as possible
Refrigerated: 24 hours (sterile container) 48 hours (ESwab)
Laboratory Retention: 4 days
Test Frequency
Available daily, TAT 5 days.
Reference Range
No Bacteria isolated
Performing Department
Microbiology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Manual
CPT
87070, 87176
If identification and/or susceptibility are indicated, additional charges may follow
CDM Code
3068707003
Epic Test ID
1230100570
Mayo Access Code
SHO8886
Reviewed Date
9/7/2023