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Test Code IV CX Culture, Catheter Tip

Test Order Code

LAB224

Methodology

Presumptive and definitive identification of microorganisms by Gram stain and colony morphology growth on selective media and biochemical panels.>Includes susceptibilities as needed at an additional charge.

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Microbiology

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 2 hours of collection.

Specimen Type: Catheter tip

Container/Tube: Sterile container containing no liquid or fluid

Specimen Volume: 2-inch distal segment

Collection Instructions:

1. Specimen source is required.

2. Disinfect skin around catheter with iodine before removing catheter.

3. Using aseptic technique, cut off catheter tip being sure to include area of catheter directly below skin.

4. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number or date of birth, specimen source, and date and time of collection.

5. Rejection criteria include any catheter parts that have been in contact with skin, catheter tubing, unsterile container,catheter tip submitted in fluid/water/saline, ordelayed transport of >2 hours. Foley catheter tip is not acceptable.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient 2 hours

Reference Values

No growth or normal skin flora in amounts <15 colony forming units.>A susceptibility test will automatically be set up on isolates found in amounts of >15 colony forming units.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87070