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