Test Code C TISSUE Culture Tissue + Smear
Cerner Test Code
C Tiss/Sm
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Tissue specimen in sterile container with sterile saline
Processing Instructions
Place tissue specimen in a sterile container or in an eswab container without the swab if it is a small piece of tissue. Keep tissue moist by using sterile saline. Deliver to Micro lab ASAP. Culture is kept for 5 days.
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
CPT(s)
87070|87205|87077| FOR ID|87186| FOR SUSCEPTIBILITIES, AS INDICATED
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology