Test Code HOSPITAL CULTURE Culture, Environmental
Additional Codes
LAB5253
Methodology
Conventional Culture Technique
Note: 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
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87070