Test Code LAB224 Culture, Catheter Tip
Methodology
Conventional Culture Technique
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH
Specimen Requirements
1. Submit 1 catheter tip in a screw-capped, sterile
container.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date
and time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87070