Test ID: FANA
CPT code:
LOINC: 635-3
Specimen Type: Fresh tissue or body fluid
Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT 2-4 days
Instructions: Fresh Tissue or 1-3mL body fld in sterile container. Swabs are
suboptimal for culture.
Text: Not appropriate for superficial sites, decubitus sites, genital,
newborn, respiratory or urine.
Methodology: Conventional culture