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HelpTest Code QTCUL Culture Biopsy Quantitative
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | QTCUL |
| EPIC | LAB10407 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Quantifying amounts of bacteria in burn tissue
Significant isolates reflex to organism identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests. Additional charges apply.
Method Name
Conventional Culture
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
4 Days
Specimen Type
Tissue
Preferred Container
Screw-Capped Plastic Container
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Aseptically collect specimen from affected area.
2. Label container with patient’s full name, date of birth or medical record number, and date and time of collection.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature.
4. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Add On Capable
Not Permitted
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 |
| 87181 | Susceptibility Studies, Antimicrobial Agent, Agar Dilution Method, per Agent (eg: Antiniotic Gradient Strip) | if Indicated |
| 87184 | Susceptibility Studies, Antimicrobial Agent, Disk Method, per Plate (12 or Fewer Agents) | if Indicated |
| 87186 | Susceptibility Studies, Microdilution or Agar Dilution (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration [MIC] or Breakpoint), Each Multimicrobial, Per Plate | if Indicated |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
603-1