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Test Code C Tissue Culture Tissue

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Submit specimens on saline to keep moist. Do not allow specimens to dry out.

Collection Method

Follow appropriate collection procedures

Minimum Volume

None

Container

Sterile Cup

Preferred Specimen

  • Biopsy
  • Bone
  • Graft
  • Lymph Node
  • Tissue

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection



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Hemolysis Threshold
 N/A
Icterus Threshold
 N/A
Lipemia Threshold
 N/A
Other
 QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, swab received

Specimen Stability



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Ambient
 15 minutes
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C)
 N/A
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C)
 N/A

Performance Information



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Days and Time Performed
 Daily
Expected Turn Around Time Synovial, Bone, Joint Tissue: 2-14 days
Other: 2 days
Stat Availabilty
 No
Performing Bench
 Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description
 Culture

Special Handling

Submit in sterile container.
For small samples, add several drops of sterile saline to keep moist.
Do not allow to dry out.
NOTE: Do not submit swab that has simply been rubbed over the surface of the tissue.

Additional Information/Important Notes

If a culture for anaerobes is desired, please refer to and order “Culture Anaerobic”

CPT Codes

87070