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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.

Storage and Transport

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

Causes for Rejection

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

Reference Range

No growth. No organisms seen.

Critical Values

epidemiologically significant bacteria isolated

Test Consists

Quantitative aerobic culture only; Gram stain reported.

Turn Around Time

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

Performing Lab

Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807

Methodology

Quantitative culture using non-selective and selective media.

CPT / HCPCS Code

Gram Stain 87205; Aerobic Culture 87070; Susceptibility 87186