Test Code C Wound/GS Wound Culture and Gram Stain
Specimen Type
Microbiology Specimen
Minimum Volume
Culture Swab
If Deep wound/fluid: Anaerobic transport media
Tissue or fluid submission prefered over swabs
Container
Routine and Anaerobic Swabs
Special Handling
Need 2 Swabs. Please indicate source.
Turnaround Time
2-5 days
Methodology
Routine Culture and Gram Stain
Reference Range
No Growth or Normal Flora
CPT Code
87070