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LAB5682
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
- IUD
- Shunt
- Pacemaker leads
- Hardware
- Prosthesis
- No Foley/urine catheters
Container
Sterile container
Specimen Type
- IUD
- Shunt
- Pacemaker leads
- Hardware
- Prosthesis
- No Foley/urine catheters
Minimum Volume
- IUD
- Shunt
- Pacemaker leads
- Hardware
- Prosthesis
- No Foley/urine catheters
Specimen Stability
Ambient- 2 hours
Reference or Target Ranges
No growth
Reportable Units
Growth or No Growth
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 3-5 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87070
Last review/edit date
2025