Orderable EAP code:

LAB104135

Billable EAP Codes:

80001921 x 1 80001946 x 1 80003084 x 1 Additional charges may apply

CPT Codes:

87070 x 1 87075 x 1 87176 x 1 Additional charges may apply

Lab Section:

Microbiology

Turnaround Time:

5 days

Test Schedule:

Daily

Specimen Requirements:

Preferred: 3 to 5 mm tissue in sterile leakproof container kept moist with sterile saline.
Minimum volume is 1 mm tissue.
Transport at room temperature.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

As above.

Comments:

Stability is 24 hours at room temperature.
Rejection criteria: Additive besides saline in sterile container (ex: formalin), past stability, frozen.