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HelpTest Code Beaker: LAB11814 CULTURE, DEEP WOUND PANEL WITH GRAM STAIN Deep Wound Panel with Gram Stain
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Epic EAP: LAB11814
Epic Description: CULTURE, DEEP WOUND PANEL WITH GRAM STAIN
Synonym
Wound Culture
Aerobic Culture
Anaerobic culture
C & S
Specimen Type
Eswab only
Patient Instructions/Preparation
Deliver specimen to laboratory at room temperature.
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
E-swab collection device |
1 swab | 1 swab |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
E-swab – after swab sample is taken, the swab applicator shaft is broken off at the colored breakpoint indication line by bending the shaft on the side of the tube allowing the swab to fall into E-swab transport tube. Discard handle of swab. Replace tube’s screw cap into a funnel shaped molded docking receptacle in cap.
Performing Lab
Microbiology Lab
Assay Frequency
Daily
Routine Turnaround Time
Maximum of 7 days for Anaerobic culture
CSR Storage Requirements
Eswab - 48 hours
CPT Code Information
87070; 87075; 87205