Culture, Wound Deep or Abscess

Orderable EAP code:

LAB101087 (Abscess/Aspirate), LAB101086 (Deep Wound)

CPT Codes:

87070

Lab Section:

Kaiser Regional Laboratory

Includes:

Gram smear routinely performed.

Test Schedule:

Preliminary results in 24 hrs, finals results in 72 hrs.

Specimen Requirements:

Sterile container or ESwab. Describe site.

Synonyms:

Anaerobe
Anaerobic
Exudate
Wound Culture