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HelpTest Code LAB5196 Culture, Catheter Tip
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Billing Code
3060002
Reflex Testing: May include: Gram Stain;
Definitive Identification (Bacterial and Fungal); Sensitivity;
Serotyping;
Beta Lactamase; ESBL
Methodology
Culture
Specimen Requirements
Cath tip
Sterile container, Petri dish
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
48 hours. Performed daily. If reflex testing is required, test results will be delayed.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87070 – Culture, bacterial; any other source except urine, blood or stool, aerobic, with isolation and presumptive identification of isolates
Additional Information
Use: Culture of intravenous or arterial catheter tips.
Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability
Ambient – Prevent drying.
Transport to laboratory as soon as possible.
Performing Department
Microbiology