Sinus Culture and Gram Stain




Test Mnemonic

SINUSC

CPT Codes

  • 87070 - QTY (1)
  • 87205 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

43307-8

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
UnspecifiedAspirate(s)Sterile containerAmbientRefrigeratedSinus Aspirate

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient2 hours
Refrigerated24 hours
FrozenUnacceptable

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. Identification CPT codes that may apply include: 87077, 87106, 87107, 87153, 87158. Antimicrobial susceptibilities are performed when indicated, and the following CPT codes may apply: 87181, 87184, 87185, 87186.