CULTURE, BACTERIAL, DRAINAGE FLUID with gram stain
| Synonyms: | Drainage Fluid Culture |
| Computer Code: | (DRACS) |
| Specimen Collection: | JP drain or surgical drain fluid. For "incision and drainage" see wound or aspirate. Do not collect from reservoir. Disinfect collection tubing. Aseptically aspirate fluid from tubing. Submit in sterile, leak proof cup. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1.0 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport at room temperature within 24 hours. |
| Reference Values: | No growth. Identification and/or susceptibility performed if indicated. |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | MICRO |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | Neg: 2 days Pos: 1-4 days |
| Stat TAT: | |
| CPT Code(s): | 87070, 87205 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |