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