Tissue Bacterial Culture & Sensitivity, Quantitative

General Information

Lab Name
Tissue C/S, Quantitative
Lab Code
TISQNC
Epic Name
Culture Tissue, Bact, Quantitative
Description
Must be pre-arranged with HMC Micro @ 206 744-5858. For gram stain, also order GRAM.
Synonyms
Quantitative Tissue Culture
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Biopsy
Collection
Submit approximately 0.5 cm diameter tissue in sterile container. Do not add fluid or use transport medium (transport media alters the quantitation).
Handling Instructions
Transport tissue to Micro Lab within 2 hours of collection at room temperature. If transport will be delayed more than 2 hours, refrigerate specimen. Maximum transport time (refrigerated) is 24 hours from time of collection.
Quantity
Requested: 0.5 cm diameter tissue
Minimum: 0.2 cm

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Specimen must be received Monday-Friday before 5 PM when trained staff is in HMC Micro Lab. If received at other times, lab will call to see if non-quant culture should be substituted.
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Microbiology(MC)
Frequency
Must be received Monday-Friday before 5 PM not on any holidays
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
HMC Microbiology
206-744-5858

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
87070, 87176
LOINC
43408-4