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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Gram Stain,GC, Gonorrheae or Genital culture, Bacterial culture, tissue culture,C&S
Performed: Daily
Turn Around Time: 1 hour for medical emergency orders on sterile body sites and fluids. All other sources and routine orders will be 8 hours. Preliminary culture reports at 24, 48 hours. Final report at 72 hours if negative.
CPT Codes: 87205, 87070
Performed By: Microbiology Lab
Notes: Specify anatomic site of source. For CSF, refer to separate listing for CSF culture with smear.
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| Gram Stain |
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No microorganisms seen on normally sterile sites. Expected flora varies for non-sterile sites. |
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| Culture |
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Normal flora or no growth depending on anatomic site. |
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Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Bartholin's Gland, Genital Sources |
ESwab |
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Provide detailed description of anatomic site with test order. |
Room Temperature |
Refrigerate |
| Tissue |
Sterile Cup |
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Room Temperature |
Refrigerate |
| Abscess, Aspirate, Body Fluid, Exudate, Eye, Drainage, Hardware, Wound |
ESwab, Capped Needleless Syringe, Sterile Cup |
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|
Provide detailed description of anatomic site with test order. |
Room Temperature |
Refrigerate |