Environmental Culture
Order Name
C ENVIR
Test Number: 6001650
Revision Date 09/21/2017
Test Number: 6001650
Revision Date 09/21/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Environmental Culture
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Culture |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | See Instructions | See Instructions | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Send liquid samples to be tested in sterile container. Alternately, the site may be sampled with an aerobic swab. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 4 Days |
| Clinical Use | Identifies presence of bacteria on environmental objects |
| CPT Code(s) | 87070 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |