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HelpEpic Code LAB2111173 Tissue Culture with Gram Stain
Test Name Alias
Culture Tissue w/gram | Kidney Stone Culture | 8886 | aerobe | aerobic
Interface Order Alias
50040
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Sterile Container with Lid PREFERRED FOR TISSUE |
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ESwab with Regular Swab FOR BIOPSIES OR SMALL TISSUE |
Collection Instructions
Submit only ONE of the following specimen types:
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Specimen Type: Tissue
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Collection Instructions: Indicate Source
Specimen Type: Biopsy or Small Tissues
Container/Tube: Eswab
Collection Instructions: Indicate Source
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Preferred - send to lab as soon as possible
Refrigerated: 24 hours (sterile container) 48 hours (ESwab)
Laboratory Retention: 4 days
Test Frequency
Available daily, TAT 5 days.
Reference Range
No Bacteria isolated
Performing Department
Microbiology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph Laboratory, St. Joseph, MI
Methodology
Manual
CPT
87070, 87176
If identification and/or susceptibility are indicated, additional charges may follow
CDM Code
3068707003
Epic Test ID
1230100570
Mayo Access Code
SHO8886
Reviewed Date
9/7/2023