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HelpTest Code LAB2999 Culture, Port Catheter Tip Panel
Intended Use
Central venous catheters are removed from patients and submitted for culture when there is evidence of a localized infection or possible catheter-related sepsis.
Methodology
Conventional Culture Technique
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Day(s) Test Setup
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Requirements
Submit 1 catheter tip in a screw-capped, sterile container.
Specimen Stability
Forward Promptly.
CPT Code
87077 - Port Catheter Tip Culture
87070 - Aerobic Culture
87075 - Anaerobic Culture