Orderable Name C Tissue/GS Tissue Culture and Gram Stain
Specimen Type
Microbiology Specimen
Minimum Requirements
1 Tissue Specimen
Container Type/Storage
Sterile Container
Add a small amount of sterile saline to container to prevent specimen from drying out.
No formalin
Turnaound Time
3-4 days
Methodology
Routine Culture
Reference Range
No Growth or Normal Flora
CPT
87070