Catheter Tip Culture (RPS)

Test Code

TIPCU

Specimen Name

Catheter Tip Culture (RPS)

CPT Codes

  • 87070

Collect

Sterile Container (1)

Stability

Room Temp

Volume

Vascular catheter tip in a sterile container (1 inch section)

Minimum Volume

Performed

Specify type of catheter on specimen container and the test request form. Performed daily / Prelim at 1 day. Final at 2 days. Cultures with growth will be held 2-4 days.

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