Bx/Surg Tissue Culture (Non-Divisible) (BXC) | | | |
EPIC Test Name
Bx/Surg Tissue Culture (Non-Divisible)EPIC Code
LAB6002Specimen Requirements
Nondivisible tissue |
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Minimum Volume: | 5-10 mm3 |
Collection: | Collect using standard procedures. |
Transport: | Room Temperature |
Stability: | ≤24 hours |
Container: | Sterile container |
Rejection Causes: | Specimen received in preservative, e.g.; formalin. |
Special Instructions
Submit several pieces of tissue if additional cultures, e.g.; AFB, fungus are requestedTurnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Nondivisible tissue | Preliminary culture results after 24 hours
Final negative culture results available after 5 days | Daily |
Additional Information
Culture for nondivisible specimens (e.g.bone)Common Synonyms
Tissue culturePerformed
Lab |
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Microbiology - Downtown |
Test Includes
Culture (Gram Stain not included). |
Contact Information
Microbiology - Downtown: (315)464-6800