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Test Code C Cath Tip Culture Cath Tip

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Using sterile technique, cut proximal and distal ends of catheter and place into sterile container. Deliver to laboratory immediately.

Collection Method

Follow appropriate collection procedures

Minimum Volume

N/A

Container

Sterile Cup

Acceptable Specimens

Art Line, Broviac, CVP Line, Central Line, Cordis, Double Lumen, Groshong, Hickman, Hohn, Muhurkar, Catheter, Other, PCVC, PICC Line, Permacath, Pulmonary Artery Catheter, Quad Lumen, Qinton, Single Lumen, Swan Ganz, Triple Lumen

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative

Reasons for Rejection



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Hemolysis Threshold
 N/A
Icterus Threshold
 N/A
Lipemia Threshold
 N/A
Other
 QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, foley catheters

Specimen Stability



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Ambient
 15 minutes
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C)
 N/A
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C)
 N/A

Performance Information



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Days and Time Performed
 Daily
Expected Turn Around Time
 2 days
Stat Availabilty
 No
Performing Bench
 Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description
 Culture

CPT Codes

87071