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HelpTest Code WND ANA CX Culture, Wound, Smear, Anaerobic
Additional Codes
LAB503
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Minimum Volume
1 E-Swab in Aimes media
Container
E-swab in Aimes media
Acceptable Specimens
- E-swab in Aimes media
Reference or Target Ranges
No Growth
Reportable Units
Growth or No Growth
Critical Value
Not defined by this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | Not in gel, QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| 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 | 2 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87075
Last review/edit date
March 2024