- YTIPCU
Catheter Tip Culture
Specimen:
Test Code
YTIPCU
Specimen Name
Catheter Tip Culture
Collect
Vascular Catheter Tip-Sterile Container
Submit
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Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Ambient
Methodology
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Performed
Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported Prelim 1 day, Final 2 days
Reported
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CPT Codes
- 87070
Components
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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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Common Lab Definitions
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