Culture, Wound

Culture, Wound
Data	Value
Method	Culture and Gram Stain
CPT Code	87070, 87205
Test Scope	Isolation and identification of pathogenic aerobic bacteria. Susceptibilities performed at an additional charge when appropriate.
Preferred Specimen	Swab, Aspirate or Tissue
Other Acceptable Specimens	None
Required Specimen Volume	1 swab or >1.0 ml pus or fluid from aspirated site
Minimum Specimen Volume	1 swab or 0.5 ml pus or fluid from aspirated site
Specimen Container	Swab: Culture collection swab Aspirate: Sterile Container Tissue: Sterile Container
Specimen Identification	Label container with patient’s first name, last name and DOB include date and time of collection.
Special Instructions	Indicate specimen source on requisition. The name of the specific anatomic site is required. Disinfect area around wound or mucous membrane to remove resident normal flora.
Shipping Requirements	Store and ship at room temperature. Transport to lab as soon as possible.
Sample Rejection Criteria	Inappropriate specimen transport Expired transport medium Leaking transport container Mislabeled specimen Unlabeled specimen Specimen > 72 hours old
Turn-around-time	48-72 hours