Culture Bact Wound Superficial ()
Department: Microbiology
Test Synonym(s): LAB6576, Culture Bacterial Wound Superficial, C Bact Wnd Spr, Wound Culture
Test Components: Bacterial Culture - no gram stain
CPT Codes: 87070
Methodology: Aerobic Culture
Reference Range: No growth
Tube Type: eSwab
Specimen: Wound
Temperature: Room temperature
Stability: 3 days
Reasons for Rejection: Not collected in eSwab, leaking sample
Days Performed: Daily
TAT: 3 days
Significance: Identification and susceptibility tests are performed on significant isolates.
Special Instructions: No gram stain or Anaerobic culture set up.
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