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Container/Specimen Type
Aspirate

Test ID		LAB5059
EPIC Order		AMNIOTIC FLUID CULTURE
CPT Code		87075
Group/Individual Test		Individual
Laboratory		Clinical Microbiology; 984-974-1805
Tube Station		82
Specimen	Routine:	Syringe with NO NEEDLE, or Sterile Specimen cup. See Comments
Availability	Routine:	24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
Gram Stain:		Yes
Turnaround Time		7 days (if negative)

Comments	Deliver within 2 hours of collection

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 05, 2025

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Culture, Amniotic Fluid