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Test Code CTIPCS Culture, Catheter Tip

Additional Codes

EPIC: LAB5575

Methodology

Conventional Culture Technique
Identification and susceptibility testing will automatically be performed on appropriate pathogens at an additional charge.
Used in the detection and identification of common bacteria and yeast.

Performing Laboratory

St. Joseph Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Acceptable Specimens:
Intravenous, jugular, or subclavian

 

1. Submit a 2-inch distal segment of catheter by aseptically clipping off end of catheter directly into a screw-capped, sterile container at time catheter is removed. (Foley catheter tip is not acceptable.)

2. Label container with patient’s full name (first, last, and middle initial), medical record number (if available), date and time of collection, location of patient, and type and source of catheter.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Reference Values

No growth

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87070 - culture
87077 - identification (if appropriate)
87186 - susceptibility, each (if appropriate)