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87070 Culture othr specimn aerobic

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Non-blood aerobic culture, Specimen culture, Aerobic culture other

Bacterial culture of nonblood specimen (urine, wound, respiratory, body fluids) using aerobic methodology.

Clinical Context

Culture of various specimens for aerobic bacteria including respiratory secretions, wound/abscess drainage, urine, and other body fluids.

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Specialties

MicrobiologyPathology

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