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Test Code HOSPITAL CULTURE Culture, Environmental

Test Order Code

LAB5253

Methodology

Conventional Culture TechniqueNote: This test is for infection control use only.

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Microbiology

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Swab oraliquot of solution to be tested from environment or worksite collectionContainer/Tube:Culture swab or sterile containerCollection Instructions:1. Specimen source is required.2. If submitting water for colony count, it must be processed within 1 hour ofcollection or within 6 hours when refrigerated.3. Label swab/container with location, date and time of collection, and specimen source.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Not applicable

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87070