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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB3377 Anaerobic Culture —LAB ONLY
LAB3138 Body Fluid Culture, Aerobic & Anaerobic
LAB3139 Bone Culture, Aerobic & Anaerobic
LAB3164 Abscess/Wound Aspirate Culture, Aerobic & Anaerobic
LAB3165 Tissue Culture, Aerobic & Anaerobic
LAB3550 Prosthetic Joint Culture, Extended Hold, Aerobic & Anaerobic
Collection Information
Specimens not received in an Eswab may be canceled and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | E-Swb-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Transport Temperature: Ambient or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: n/a
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| ANAEROBIC CULTURE | 635-3 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
4 Days
CPT Code(s)
87075
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology
Performing Lab(s)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)