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HelpTest Code CXWNDSP Wound Culture Superficial
Specimen Type
Bite, Blister, Boil, Cath Site, Excision Site, Exudate, Incision, Laceration, Lesion, Pustule, Scraping, Skin, Ulcer
Minimum Volume
N/A
Stability
24 hours at 20-25°C
Transfer Instructions
Transport swab to the Lab ASAP at room temperature.
Expected Turn Around Time
2 days to Negative
CPT
87070
Result Information
| Result Code | Result Name |
| CXWNDSP | C Wound Superficial |
Special Instructions
This culture will only identify aerobic organisms.
See Wound Culture Deep for anerobic and aerobic organism ID.