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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