Bacteriatissaerobecult
This test identifies aerobic bacteria present in tissue samples to diagnose infections.
{"Collects tissue sample to grow and identify aerobic bacteria","Helps diagnose skin, wound, or deep tissue infections","Results guide antibiotic treatment selection","Sample is sent to laboratory for culture and analysis","May take several days to get final results"}
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 627-0
- Short code
- TIACULT
- Synonyms
- Bacteria Tiss Aerobe Cult
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Sterile, leak-proof container without preservative; sterile saline may be used to keep tissue moist. Anaerobic transport container recommended if anaerobes are also suspected.
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- ≥ 0 years
- Method
- aerobic-culture
- CPT
- 87071
- SNOMED
- 104181003
- Specimen volume
- Adequate amount of tissue (minimum 1-2 cm³ or equivalent); submit entire specimen when possible for optimal culture yield
- Stability
- Room temperature: up to 2 hours; Refrigerated (2-8°C): up to 24 hours. Do not freeze tissue specimens. Transport to laboratory as soon as possible for optimal organism viability.
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 48–120 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
A tissue aerobic bacterial culture is a laboratory test that collects a small sample of tissue from your body to identify and grow aerobic bacteria. Aerobic bacteria are microorganisms that require oxygen to survive and grow. The test helps doctors determine if a bacterial infection is present and what type of bacteria is causing it.
During the test, your healthcare provider will collect a tissue sample from the affected area using a biopsy tool or swab. The sample is then placed in a special culture medium that supports bacterial growth and sent to a laboratory for analysis. Laboratory technicians observe the sample over several days to see if bacteria grow and can identify the specific type.
Reference range
No aerobic bacteria isolated. Results reported as specific organism identified (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) with quantitation when applicable.N/A
Specimen collection should be performed under aseptic technique. For surgical tissue, avoid contamination with skin flora. Discontinue antibiotics prior to collection when clinically feasible to improve culture yield, unless contraindicated. Inform the laboratory of current or recent antibiotic therapy.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
This test is primarily used to diagnose bacterial infections in tissue, including skin infections, wound infections, surgical site infections, and deep tissue infections. It is particularly valuable for identifying the specific bacteria causing an infection, which helps doctors select the most appropriate antibiotic treatment. The test can also guide treatment decisions for chronic or non-healing wounds.
Frequently asked questions
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