Test directory: Tissue Culture and Gram Stain

Ordering Code 5783
Test Name Tissue Culture and Gram Stain
Alias Biopsy Culture and Gram Stain
Preferred Specimen Tissue
Preferred Container Sterile, leak proof container
Optimum Volume 1 gm
Collection Instructions Place tissue in sterile saline or bacterial transport media to prevent drying
Send to the laboratory immediately.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen Stability Ambient: 1 Day
Tissue specimens will be accepted up to 2 days, but fastidious organisms may not remain viable after 24 hours, or if specimen is received refrigerated.
Rejection Criteria Cotton swab, Frozen, Preservatives used
Note: Specimens with rejection concerns will be processed upon receipt and the ordering physician consulted.
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 5 Days
Preliminary reports at 24 and 48 hours
Additional time is required for identification and/or susceptibility testing if culture is positive.
Methodology Visual examination for bacterial growth on/in selective and non-selective media.

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 22, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Source: ALL See report.
Report Status: ALL See report.
Gram Stain: ALL See report.
Culture ALL See report.