Tissue Culture

Specimen:

Test Code

TISCU

Specimen Name

Tissue Culture

Collect

Sterile Container

Submit

Biopsy and/or surgical tissue, bone or bone specimens.

Special Handling

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Ambient

Methodology

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported Prelim 1 day, Final 5 days; Gram Stain reported same day as received

Reported

CPT Codes

  • 87070
  • 87075
  • 87176
  • 87205

Components

Additional Information

Disclaimer:

It is preferable to locate tests on the website and not rely on printed test information, which may soon be out of date.
Updated test information can only be guaranteed by using this website.

Choose the Right Test

Test Information

How to Label Your Sample

  • Label Your Test 1
  • Label Your Test 2
  • Label Your Test 3
  • Label Your Test 4
  • Label Your Test 5

Common Test Phrases

  • Label Your Test 1
  • Label Your Test 2
  • Label Your Test 3
  • Label Your Test 4
  • Label Your Test 5

Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
  • Plasma 
  • STT