Tissue Culture
- LIS Mnemonic: CWD
Collect
Tissue specimen in a sterile leak-proof screw-capped container-(For Surgical specimens, see Surgical Specimen Collection Algorithm)
Volume Required
A larger specimen yields better recovery of pathogens
Minimum Required
Tiny pieces are discouraged due to decreased yield
Transport
Send To Lab Immediately at room temperature. Submit in sterile container wrapped in moist sterile guaze to prevent drying.
Stability
Up to 1 hour if tissue kept moist
Unacceptable conditions
Tissue in Formalin; dried out tissue
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Daily updates until final
CPT
87070
Methodology
Culture
Remarks
Avoid contamination from sinus tracts and/or skin when collecting specimen. Do not insert tissue specimen into a swab set as this complicates aseptic specimen processing in the laboratory.
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