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Specimen Type
Tissue and/or Bone
Container
Sterile container
Minimum Volume
N/A
Stability
Dry specimen: 24 hours at 20-25°C
Add sterile saline to hydrate specimen if there will be >2 hours between collection and plating.
Expected Turn Around Time
5 days to Negative
Bone/Tissue Culture Extended Time to Negative: 14 days
Transfer Instructions
Transport specimen to Lab ASAP at room temperature.
CPT
87070|87075
Result Information
| Result Code | Result Name |
| CXTISBON | C Tissue/Bone |
Special Instructions
Specifically order Tissue/Bone Culture Extended when necessary.