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