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Test Code TISBXC Tissue/Biopsy Culture - includes aerobic, anaerobic and gram stain

Important Note

Small pieces of tissue should be in a sterile container with a small amount of sterile saline to keep the tissue moist.

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of a bacterial infection in a tissue/biospy sample

Specimen

Tissue or Biopsy in a sterile container. Collection site specifics are required (ie. Left lung, liver punch bx, synovium left knee, etc)

 

Minimum Volume:  One sterile container

 

Specimen Stability:  Samples should be forwarded to the laboratory as soon as possible. Within two hours of collection is preferred. 

Reference Values

No Growth

Day(s) Test Performed

Monday-Sunday

CPT Coding

87070 - aerobic culture

87205 - gram stain

87075 - anaerobic culture

87176 - tissue grinding