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HelpTest Code TISSUE CX Culture, Tissue, Smear with Anaerobes
Additional Codes
LAB898
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Minimum Volume
None
Container
Sterile Cup
Acceptable Specimens
Tissue
Reference or Target Ranges
No Growth
Reportable Units
Growth or No Growth
Critical Value
Any positive growth
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, swab received |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 30 mins |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 3-7 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87070
Last review/edit date
March 2024