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Test Code LAB4533 CULTURE, WOUND, DEEP

Important Note

Includes gram stain, aerobic and anaerobic culture

Infectious

Specimen Type

Source: Any deep anatomical site (including deep wound, abscess, tissue, fluid, surgical specimen, bite, burn, fistula, hardware)

Specimen: ESwab, Swab w/amies gel, Sterile container, Syringe with needle removed
 

Turnaround Time

5 Days

Test Schedule

Daily

Specimen Stability

Body fluid, tissue, surgical site deliver to lab immediately

Room temperature: 48 hours

Refrigerated: 48 hours

 

Method

Gram Stain, Culture, Organism ID and Susceptibility (if applicable)

Reference Ranges

Gram Stain: No organisms seen, organisms present

Culture: No growth, positive for growth

Synonyms

Deep wound culture, wound, abscess, body fluid, anaerobic, aerobic, anaerobes, aerobes, culture, tissue 

CPT Codes

87075, 87070, 87205

Test Components

Source; Gram Stain; Culture, Wound, Deep.

Collection Instructions

Opend wound, ulcers, or sinus tracts: Obtain swab or aspirate of deep area, avoiding skin flora.


Closed abscesses, fistulas: Using needle and syringe collect specimen by puncturing cleaned skin until needle penetrates abscess. Aspirate material and submit in syringe with needle removed. Place sterile cap on syringe.

Specimen Processing

Store and transport at room temperature. Deliver immediately.