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Test Code LAB90987 Environmental  Culture, OP Autoclave

Additional Codes

44025

Reporting Title

Environmental Culture, OP Autoclave

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology

Specimen Requirements

Proof

1. Autoclave proof per package directions.

2. Label package with location from where specimen was obtained and date and actual time of collection.

3. 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

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87070 - culture

87077 - definitive identification, each (if appropriate)