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HelpTest Code CATH TIP CX Culture, Catheter Tip
Additional Codes
LAB224
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Minimum Volume
approximately 4-5 cm
Container
Sterile container
Acceptable Specimens
IV Cath Tip
Reference or Target Ranges
No growth
Reportable Units
Growth or No Growth
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Ambient | 3 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Specimen Stability
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, foley catheters |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 2 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87070
Last review/edit date
March 2024