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tissue culture, BACTERIAL: (088-0063)
Clinical Indication:

 Bacterial infection in biopsy samples
Test Mnemonic:

 C TISS
Methodology:

Gram stain, isolation and identification of aerobic pathogenic bacteria including antimicrobial susceptibility testing when appropriate
Performed:

 Clinical Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

 2-5 Days

Specimen Requirements: Patient Preparation: Usually collected in operating suite

Collect: Using aseptic technique, collect a biopsy/tissue from the infected area with as little surrounding tissue as possible.

Specimen Preparation: Place tissue/biopsy in sterile container with a small amount of sterile saline

Storage/Transport: Room temperature. Transport immediately.

Stability: 12-24 hours

Causes for Rejection: Insufficient quantity, non-sterile container
Clinical Information:

Fully describe sample site on request form, especially if multiple samples are submitted.
Reference Range:

No aerobic growth
Note:

Review other cultures for specifics. Order Anaerobic culture separately from this test.
CPT 4 Code:

  87015: Concentration; 87070: Culture, 87205: Gram stain
Review 10/26/2012 by T. Friloux

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.  Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually.  The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-9 code or its verbal equivalent.

 

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