| Test Name: | Routine Culture with Stain |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB899 |
| CPT Code: | 87070 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Examples: Superficial Skin or Body Infections. See Micro Collection Information by Source. |
| Acceptable Container(s): | Swabs and sterile containers |
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA |
| Routine: 3 days; preliminary report after 24 hours. |
| Collection Information: | Refer to Microbiology Collection Information by Source. If collection is done with swabs, 2 swabs must be submitted. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately at room temperature. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, store and transport at room temperature. Specimen must be received in lab within 24 hours. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, improper/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | No growth from sterile sites; No pathogens from sites with normal flora. |
| Additional Information: | Susceptibility testing will be performed only on significant isolates. Gram stains are done automatically on all miscellaneous or routine cultures. |