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Catalog ID Cul Aerobe Aerobic Bacterial Culture

CPOE Test Name

Aerobic Culture

Synonyms

Culture Aerobic Bacterial, Cul Aerobe

Specimen Type

Abscess, aspirate, biopsy, bone, catheter tips, cyst, drainage, cornea, lesion, lymph node, tissue, ulcer, valve, vesicle, or wound.

Specimen Requirements

Abscess, aspirate, biopsy, bone, catheter tips, 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; no Gram stain reported.

Turn Around Time

Preliminary Culture Report 24 hours; Final 2-5 days

Performing Lab

Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807

Methodology

Aerobic culture using nonselective and selective media.

CPT / HCPCS Code

Aerobic Culture 87070; Definitive Aerobic ID 87077; Susceptibility 87186