The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Quantitative Bowel Culture
Order Code: C QBOW
Epic Lab Code: LAB2389
Order Form: A-1a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory or Epic Req 		  Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 (0700-2300)
Bacteriology/Virology Section

356-3527 (2300-0700)
Core Lab 
Specimen:
 
See comments
Collection Medium:
Sterile container 


Delivery Instructions:


Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.


Testing Schedule:


0700-2200, 7 days a week, including holidays.


Analytic Time:


Cultures are completed within 2-5 days.


Comments:


Collect approximately 1 mL of contents from duodenum or jejunum in 
appropriate sterile container.


CPT Code:


87070


 


See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery




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Updated: 10/06/2009

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