Test Details
Methodology
Culture
Result Turnaround Time
14 - 17 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
Tissue culture, aerobic and anaerobic (extended incubation)
Special Instructions
If reflex test is performed, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Tissue not in formalin
Container
Sterile screw capped vial; anaerobic culture transport; bacterial culture transport swab with media; sterile cup
Collection Instructions
Contamination with normal flora from skin, rectum, vaginal tract, or other body surfaces should be avoided.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 48 hours |
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183476 | Tissue Culture Aerobe/Anaerobe | 008900 | Anaerobic Cult, Extended Incub | 635-3 | ||
| 183476 | Tissue Culture Aerobe/Anaerobe | 180787 | Tissue Culture | 627-0 | ||
| Order Code | 183476 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Tissue Culture Aerobe/Anaerobe | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 008900 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Anaerobic Cult, Extended Incub | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 635-3 | |||||
| Order Code | 183476 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Tissue Culture Aerobe/Anaerobe | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 180787 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Tissue Culture | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 627-0 |
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 008901 | Result | 008902 | Result 1 | 6463-4 | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 008901 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 008902 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 1 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 6463-4 | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 008901 | Result | 008903 | Result 2 | 6463-4 | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 008901 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 008903 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 2 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 6463-4 | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 008901 | Result | 008905 | Result 3 | 6463-4 | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 008901 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 008905 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 3 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 6463-4 | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 008901 | Result | 008906 | Result 4 | 6463-4 | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 008901 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 008906 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 4 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 6463-4 | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 008901 | Result | 008907 | Antimicrobial Susceptibility | 23658-8 | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 008901 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 008907 | |||||
| Result Name | Antimicrobial Susceptibility | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 23658-8 | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 180788 | Result | 180789 | Result 1 | 627-0 | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 180788 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 180789 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 1 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 627-0 | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 180788 | Result | 180790 | Result 2 | 17904-4 | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 180788 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 180790 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 2 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 17904-4 | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 180788 | Result | 180791 | Result 3 | 17905-1 | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 180788 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 180791 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 3 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 17905-1 | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 180788 | Result | 180792 | Result 4 | 17906-9 | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 180788 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 180792 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 4 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 17906-9 | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 180788 | Result | 180793 | Antimicrobial Susceptibility | 23658-8 | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 180788 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 180793 | |||||
| Result Name | Antimicrobial Susceptibility | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 23658-8 | |||||