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Tissue Culture

eD-H Order Code

LAB898

Specimen Collection Information

Specimen Minimum Test Volume Container Special Handling
Tissue 1.0 ML  

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient and Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Eswab: 48 hours ambient or refrigerated

Sterile cup: 24 hours refrigerated

Additional Specimen Instructions

Submit tissue for aerobic culture in sterile container or Eswab.

If an anaerobic culture is ordered it must be send in an Eswab and any additional tissue can be sent in a sterile container.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday; continuously

CPT(s)

87070

Performing Lab Section

Microbiology