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Synonym
- BKR QUANTITA
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Source: Tissue
Rejected Due To
- Tissue placed in saline or water
Testing Algorithm
When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed at an additional charge.
Reflex Test
| Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Stain | No | No |
| MALDI-TOF | No | No |
| Susceptibilities | No | No |
Reference Values
No growth
Interpretation
Isolation of anaerobes in significant numbers from well-collected specimens indicates infection with the identified organisms.
Method Description
Tissue is weighed, serially diluted, and cultured for exact colony count.
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab University East
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
2 to 3 days
Reporting Name
Quantitative Culture
CPT Code Information
87071
87077 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
6463-4
11546-9