Catheter Tip Culture

Test Code

TIPCU

Specimen Name

Catheter Tip Culture

CPT Codes

  • 87070

Collect

Vascular Catheter Tip-Sterile Container

Stability

Room Temperature

Volume

Minimum Volume

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported Prelim 1 day, Final 2 days

Components

Additional Information

Specify type of catheter on specimen container and the test request form. Cultures with growth will be held 2-4 days.

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