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Test Code LAB224 Culture, Catheter Tip, Varies

Important Note

  • Sources required on patient label and in order.
  • Not intended for Foley catheter tips.
  • Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.
Infectious

Additional Codes

Sunquest: CCTIP

Collection

Patient Preparation:

After removal of catheter, aseptically cut 3cm of the tip and place in a sterile, screw-capped container.

Specimen Type:

Catheter tip in a sterile container.

Minimum Volume:

3cm catheter tip cutting.

Reasons for Rejection:

Foley catheter tip, specimen in improper container or does not meet collection, storage, or transport requirements.

Stability

Ambient: 24 hours

Refrigerated: 24 hours (Preferred)

Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Range

Culture Dependent

Methodology

Standard bacterial culture and identification.

Performing Laboratory

UnityPoint Health Pathology Laboratory Ankeny, IA

Days Performed:

Set up Sunday-Saturday (Cultures read on day shift only).

Analytical Time:

48 hours

CPT Codes

Culture- 87070