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HelpTest Code GECUL CULTURE ROUTINE W/GRAM STAIN
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | GECUL |
| EPIC | LAB897 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Detecting and identifying bacteria and determining in vitro susceptibility of the bacteria.
Use this culture only when a site-specific or organism-specific culture is not available.
Significant isolates reflex to organism identification and susceptability test. Additional charges apply.
Method Name
Conventional Culture
Reference Values
Not applicable
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
4 Days
Specimen Type
Varies
Preferred Container
Screw-Capped Plastic Container
Swab in culture transport media
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Aseptically collect specimen from affected area.
2. Submit specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container or swab in a culture transport media tube.
3. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth or medical record number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials and specimen source.
To Process:
1. Send at ambient temperature.
2. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
3. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Varies
Room Temp: 24 Hours
Note: DESIRED STABILITY 24 HOURS MAX 48 HOURS. EXCEPTIONS MAY BE MADE IN UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES. DO NOT DISCARD WITHOUT CONSULTING WITH MICROBIOLOGY SUPERVISOR.
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 87070 | Culture, Bacterial, Any Other Source Except Urine, Blood, Stool, Aerobic with Isolation and Presumptive Identification of Isolates | |
| 87077 | Culture, Bacterial, Aerobic Isolate, Additional Methods Required for Definitive Identification, Each Isolate | if Indicated |
| 87185 | Susceptibility Studies, Antimicrobial Agent; Enzyme Detection (eg, Beta Lactamase), per Enzyme | if Indicated |
| 87186 | Susceptibility Studies, Microdilution or Agar Dilution (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration [MIC] or Breakpoint), Each Multimicrobial, Per Plate | if Indicated |
| 87205 | Smear, Primary Source with Interpretation, Gram or Geimsa Stain for Bacteria, Fungi, or Cell Types |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
6463-4
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Remel BactiSwab