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Catalog ID Cul Aer Quan+Gm Quantitative Aerobic Culture with Gram Stain

CPOE Test Name

Quan Aer Cul + Gram

Synonyms

QAERG

Specimen Type

BAL and other sterile body fluids

Specimen Requirements

For other specimen types, please contact the Microbiology Lab for approval.

Causes for Rejection

Use of non-sterile container; leaking specimen; delay in transport; improper labeling; insufficient quantity

Turn Around Time

Gram stain report <4 hour; Preliminary culture report 24 hours; Final culture report 2-5 days

CPT / HCPCS Code

Gram Stain 87205; Aerobic Culture 87070; Susceptibility 87186

Performing Lab

Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807

Storage and Transport

Ambient temperature and transport to Microbiology Laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.

Reference Range

No growth. No organisms seen.

Methodology

Quantitative culture using non-selective and selective media.

Test Consists

Quantitative aerobic culture only; Gram stain reported.

Critical Values

epidemiologically significant bacteria isolated