Culture with Gram Stain, Wound (Aerobic)

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Test Name (Aliases)

Test Code

LAB1826

Tests Included

Aerobic Wound Culture, Gram Stain

Method

Bacteriology, Culture

Performing Laboratory

Riverview Health Noblesville

Days Performed

Daily

Specimen Collecting and Handling

Patient Requirements and Prep

Aspirate from abscess or swab of exudate. Swab the deepest portion of wound avoiding contact with skin surrounding wound area.

Specimen Type

Swab or Aspirate

Collection Container

Red-capped Copan Swab with white label or Aspirate in sterile container or capped syringe

Specimen Handling

Clearly label swab or container with specimen type and source. Follow directions on the aerobic collection swab. Transport immediately to laboratory. Keep at room temperature if processing is delayed.

Culture with Gram Stain, Wound (Aerobic)

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Test Code

Tests Included

Method

Performing Laboratory

Days Performed

Specimen Collecting and Handling

Patient Requirements and Prep

Specimen Type

Collection Container

Specimen Handling

Clinical Use

Clinical Use

Charge and Set-up

CPT

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Culture with Gram Stain, Wound (Aerobic)

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Test Name (Aliases)

Test Code

Tests Included

Method

Performing Laboratory

Days Performed

Specimen Collecting and Handling

Patient Requirements and Prep

Specimen Type

Collection Container

Specimen Handling

Clinical Use

Clinical Use

Charge and Set-up

CPT

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