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Tissue Culture (Aerobic/Anaerobic), Bacterial (8000100235)
Test Mnemonic:

C TISS
Specimen Requirements:
Collection:

Using aseptic technique, collect a biopsy/tissue from the infected area with as little surrounding tissue as possible
Container:

Sterile cup or container
Minimum Volume:

0.5 gram
Storage/Transport:

Room temperature. Transport immediately.
Stability:

<=24 hours
Causes for Rejection:

Insufficient quantity, non-sterile container. Specimen received in formalin. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection on requisition form.
Specimen Preparation:

Place tissue/biopsy in sterile container with a small amount of sterile saline
Methodology:

Gram stain, isolation and identification of aerobic and anaerobic pathogenic bacteria including antimicrobial susceptibility testing, when appropriate.
Performed:

Clinical Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

3-5 Days
Reference Range:

No organisms isolated.
CPT 4 Code:

87015: Concentration; 87070: Culture, 87205: Gram stain, additional CPT codes if indicated
Note:

Fully describe sample site on request form, especially if multiple samples are submitted.

 
Synonyms:

Bacterial culture, tissue; Culture, tissue; Culture, biopsy; Culture, biopsy, bacteria
Patient Preparation :

Usually collected in operating suite
Clinical Indication:

Bacterial infection in biopsy samples
Effective Date: 07/03/2024
Reviewed By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 08/21/2019
Approved By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 07/03/2024
When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent.

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