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Path Screen, Actinomyces

Specimen Type = Syringe ANA or eswab -OR-

Specimen Type

TEST ID   LAB5069
EPIC Order   ACTINOMYCES SCREEN
CPT Code(s)   87081
Laboratory   Clinical Microbiology
Tube Station   82
Specimen Routine: Biopsy; Fluid Aspirate; Regular eSwab (Lawson #309762); See Comments.
Gram Stain:   Yes
Availability Routine: 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
Comments
  • Deliver within 2 Hours of collection
  • Biopsies and Fluid Aspirates are preferred specimens. Include "sulfur granule" material, if present. 
  • Cultures held for 14 days.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 05, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514