Culture, Catheter Tip
Order Code
CULTIP
Test Summary
Isolation of bacteria can be useful in the diagnosis of infections. The significance of any isolate must be evaluated to determine if it is a pathogen.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Catheter tip in sterile container.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Aseptically collect tip of catheter and place in a sterile cup.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen.
Order Code
CULTIP
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10040/LAB10236
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87070
Billing Code
- 300675
CPT Statement
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Catheter tip in sterile container.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Aseptically collect tip of catheter and place in a sterile cup.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen.
Result Information
Methodology
Culture
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days