Fluid Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity with Gram Stain
General Information
Lab Name
Fluid C/S w/Gram
Lab Code
FLDC
Epic Name
Fluid C/S w/Gram
Description
This test is intended for the culture of body fluids from non-sterile sites such as drains (excluding CSF or lumbar drains and newly placed or IR collected drain specimens).
For specimens collected from sterile sites, see Fluid Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity (Special Anaerobic) with Gram Stain [FLDANC] or Fluid Bacterial C/S in Blood Culture Bottles with Gram Stain [FLDGBC].
For CSF, see Place Holder for CSF Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity with Gram Stain [CSFPHC].
Note: ADDCYT fee is added if Gram stain is prepared by cytocentrifugation.
HMC only: ADDCON fee is added for centrifugation of specimens >2 mL.
Synonyms
Drainage Culture, Fluid Routine Bacterial Culture
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| SDES | Specimen Description |
| SREQ | Special Requests |
| GS | Gram Smear |
| CULT | Culture |
| RPT | Report Status |
Interpretation
Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Optimal: Collect fluid in syringe (remove needle, expel air and cap syringe) or in sterile, leak-proof container.
Swabs are accepted but not optimal: Preferred method of transport is ESwab. Gel swab is acceptable.
Unacceptable: Specimens collected in Universal Transport Medium (UTM); dry swabs; syringes with needles; leaking specimens, specimens collected with expired swabs/transport media.
Handling Instructions
Specify exact source of specimen for optimal workup
Fluid: Transport at room temperature within 2 hours of collection.
Swabs: Transport at room temperature within 4 hours of collection.
Specimens will be rejected if received > 24 hours after collection. Viability of organisms is significantly reduced after 24 hours.
Quantity
requested: As much fluid as possible
minimum: 1 mL fluid, ESwab
Processing
If specimen is from newly placed drain or IR collected drain, order FLDANC
ADDCYT fee is added if Gram stain is prepared by cytocentrifugation
HMC: ADDCON fee is added for centrifugation of specimens >2 mL.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Microbiology (MC)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Microbiology
206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|
|---|---|---|
| UW-MT |
Microbiology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, |
Other Locations/Notes
UW-MT Microbiology performs testing for UW-MT and UW-NW.
Frequency
Processed upon receipt
Available STAT?
Yes-Gram
Billing & Coding
CPT codes
87070, 87075, 87205
Billing Comments
CPT for ADDCYT 87015; CPT for ADDCON 87015