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Test Code C Miscellaneous Culture Miscellaneous

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Follow appropriate collection procedures

Minimum Volume

None

Container

Sterile Cup

Acceptable Specimens

  • Hardware
  • Other
  • Pharmacy
  • Prosthesis

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

 


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Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other Improperly labled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

 


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Ambient 2 hours
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 3 days
Stat Availabilty No
Performing Bench Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description Culture

CPT Codes

87070