Biopsy Culture
- LIS Mnemonic: CWDG
Collect
Biopsy in a sterile leak-proof screw cap container (For Surgical specimens, Surgical Specimen Collection Algorithm)
Volume Required
1 biopsy - as large as possible
Minimum Required
1 biopsy - as large as possible
Transport
Send To Laboratory Immediately at Room Temperature
Stability
Up to 1 hour after collection
Unacceptable conditions
Tissue that has dried out; tissue received in formalin
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Updates Daily Until Final
CPT
87070
Methodology
Culture
Remarks
Add sterile water to specimen to prevent drying out; If anaerobes are suspected, also order "Anaerobic Culture"
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