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HelpTest Code LAB90349 Culture, Bone, Anaerobic
Additional Codes
44201
Reporting Title
Bone Anaerobic Culture
Methodology
Includes anaerobic identification and susceptibilities when appropriate.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
1. Collect bone specimen and place in a screw-capped, sterile container.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), MR# or DOB, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Reference Values
No growth after 5 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87075 - anaerobic culture
87076 - definitive identification, each (if appropriate)
87181 - susceptibility, E Test, each antibiotic, (if appropriate)