CULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: ENV
UPHSM LIS Test #: 506
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Testing Time: 3 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume:
Temperature:
Tube Type: see collection notes
Collection Info:
Phone Microbiology supervisor for instructions on proper specimen collection and handling.
NOTE: Complete appropriate form:
Inpatient: Microbiology request form;
Reference Lab: Reference Lab request form

Methods

Autoclave sterility checks - Attest culture;
Hemodialysis - Standard plate medium - with quantitative count;
Surface sampling - Rodac plate;
Infection control - conventional culture.

Clinical Utilities

Useful for:
Autoclave sterility checks;
Hemodialysis cultures;
Surface sampling;
Infection control cultures

CPT Codes

87070

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.