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Performing Location
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Min. Test Volume | Collection Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue or bone graft with saline rinse aliquot |
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Sterile, leak-proof container | Use aseptic technique throughout entire collection procedure |
Reference Ranges & Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARC | ALL | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | No bacteria seen, no growth after 48 hours |
Collection Instructions
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Sterility checks should be performed on portions of skin, bone or tissue harvested from operative procedures both immediately after specimen removal and again before re-implantation into the patient.
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Submit an aliquot of the sterile saline used to rinse the graft material in a sterile, leak proof container.
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Deliver to laboratory as soon as possible.
Day(s) Performed
Monday - Sunday
CPT
87070 - Culture
87205 - Gram Stain
LOINC
634-6