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HelpCatalog ID Cul Aer Gm Aerobic Bacterial Culture with Gram Stain
CPOE Test Name
Aerobic Culture + Gram
Synonyms
Culture Aerobic Bacterial + Gram, Cul Aer Gm, Aer Cul + Gm
Specimen Type
Abscess, aspirate, biopsy, bone, cyst, drainage, cornea, lesion, lymph node, tissue, ulcer, valve, vesicle, or wound.
Specimen Requirements
Abscess, aspirate, biopsy, bone, cyst, drainage, cornea, lesion, lymph node, tissue, ulcer, valve, vesicle, or wound.
Storage and Transport
Ambient temperature and transport to Microbiology Laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.
Causes for Rejection
Use of nonsterile container; leaking specimen; delay in transport; improper labeling; insufficient quantity
Reference Range
No growth
Critical Values
epidemiologically significant bacteria
Test Consists
Aerobic culture and Gram stain
Turn Around Time
Gram stain report <4 hour; Preliminary culture report 24
hours;
Final 2 – 5 days
Performing Lab
Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807
Methodology
Aerobic culture on selective and nonselective media
CPT / HCPCS Code
Gram stain 87205; Aerobic Culture 87070; Susceptibility 87186; Definitive Aerobic ID 87077