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Test Code LAB7999 CULTURE TISSUE WITH GRAM STAIN

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