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Bx/Surg Tissue Culture (Non-Divisible) (BXC)

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EPIC Test Name

Bx/Surg Tissue Culture (Non-Divisible)

EPIC Code

LAB6002

Specimen Requirements

Nondivisible tissue
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 requested

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Nondivisible tissuePreliminary 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 culture

Performed

Lab
Microbiology - Downtown

Test Includes

Culture (Gram Stain not included).

CPT

87070

LOINC

20474-3

Contact Information

Microbiology - Downtown: (315)464-6800
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