Test Code TISC TISSUE CULTURE
EPIC Test ID
1230100180
Test Synonyms
TISSUE CX|CULTURE
Collection Requirements
Collect surgical or biopsy material in a sterile container. Clearly indicate site/source. May add sterile saline to prevent specimen from drying out.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Immediate transport
Specimen Type
Tissue
Specimen Source
Retroperitoneum
Muscle
Pleural Cavity, Left
Pleural Cavity, Right
Soft Tissue
Thyroid
Thyroid, Left
Thyroid, Right
Breast, Left Central
Breast, Right Central
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab:STERILE CONTAINER
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Microbiology
CPT Code
87070
87176
Loinc
43408-4
EAP
LAB271