Bacteriology Culture and Gram Stain, Sinus
Test Mnemonic
SINUSC
CPT Codes
- 87077 - QTY (1)
- 87153 - QTY (1)
- 87106 - QTY (1)
- 87181 - QTY (1)
- 87184 - QTY (1)
- 87185 - QTY (1)
- 87186 - QTY (1)
- 87186 - QTY (1)
- 87186 - QTY (1)
- 87186 - QTY (1)
- 87176 - QTY (1)
- 87070 - QTY (1)
- 87205 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
43307-8
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | Aspirate(s) | Sterile container | Ambient | Refrigerated | Sinus Aspirate |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Swab | Ambient | Refrigerated | BD Culturette with Aluminum Shaft, Oracle 1006859 |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Culture, Identification | |
| Gram Stain |
Reference Range
Special Info
If culture is positive, identification will be performed on clinically significant organisms at an additional charge. Antimicrobial susceptibilities are performed when indicated.