CPT/HCPCS
87070, 87075, 87205*
Order Code
CULTWND
Turnaround Time
72-120 hours
Test Includes
Culture, Aerobic Bacteria and Culture, Anaerobic Bacteria with Gram Stain
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Swab
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Eswab
Minimum Volume (uL)
1 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 2 days |
| Frozen |
Test Details
Clinical Significance
Deep wound/abscess infections are often caused by a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
