Bone Culture, Aerobic + Anaerobic
eD-H Order Code
LAB3139
Order Set Components
Specimen Collection Information
Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
---|---|---|---|
Bone | 1.0 ML | ||
Bone Flap | 1.0 ML | ||
Bone/Tissue | 1.0 ML | ||
1.0 ML | |||
Tissue | 1.0 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Eswab: 48 hours ambient or refrigerated
Additional Specimen Instructions
Soft bones will have a gram stain performed, hard bones will not.
If multiple test are requested (bacterial, fungal, mycobacterium) please send a specimen for each test.
Send in an Eswab if anaerobic culture is requested.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
87075 ; 87070 ;
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology