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HelpTest Code SCWND Wound Culture, LAB503
Additional Codes
| St. Luke's | SCWND |
| Epic ID | LAB503 |
Specimen Requirements
1. Submit specimen using E-Swab. Note: Do not use the swab/E-swab in Copan Strep Kits.
2. Using a swab collect material from infected site and place swab in transport media.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
4. Order includes gram stain.
Note: Indicate specimen source on specimen container and in computer.
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Note:
Transport at room temperature.
Stable for 24 hours at room temperature or refrigerated.
Performing Laboratory
St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids
Methodology
Culture with Identification by Conventional Method
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
3-4 days
Reference Values
No growth
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87070-Culture
87205-Gram stain