Catheter Tip (Intravascular) Culture
Order Name
C TIP RT
Test Number: 6002008
Revision Date 08/04/2016
Test Number: 6002008
Revision Date 08/04/2016
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Catheter Tip (Intravascular) Culture
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Culture |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Information | Catheter tip | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Remove aseptically and cut a 4cm segment from tip and place in sterile container; transport rapidly to prevent drying out. This culture is for Intravascular Catheter tips, NOT Foley catheter tips. Foley catheter tips are Not Suitable for any culture. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 4 Days |
| Clinical Use | Identifies pathogens or confirms sterility. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87070 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |