Epic ID

LAB250

Performing Lab

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital Laboratory-Microbiology

Collect

Sterile collection. Dependent on site of collection. Refer to the "Right Swab for the Job" for collection requirements.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen not received in appropriate sterile container, insufficient specimen volume, gross contamination, dried out swab.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately. Offsite: Transport immediately to the laboratory.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

48 hours

Remarks

Specify site of specimen.

Epic ID

LAB250

CPT Codes

87205
Collection

Epic ID

LAB250

Performing Lab

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital Laboratory-Microbiology

Collect

Sterile collection. Dependent on site of collection. Refer to the "Right Swab for the Job" for collection requirements.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen not received in appropriate sterile container, insufficient specimen volume, gross contamination, dried out swab.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately. Offsite: Transport immediately to the laboratory.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

48 hours

Remarks

Specify site of specimen.
Ordering

Epic ID

LAB250
Result Interpretation
Administrative

CPT Codes

87205