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Test Code CCTIP Culture, Catheter Tip

Additional Codes

Epic EAP
LAB224 IV catheter culture 

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube Type: 

Sterile Container

 

Collection Information: 

Catheter Tip/Sterile Container

 

Transport Information: 

After removing catheter, aseptically cut 3 cm of the tip and place in a sterile screw-capped container. When ordering culture, indicate exact type of catheter.

 

Remarks: 

Transport to the Laboratory immediately. If unusual, fastidious, or slow-growing organisms are suspected, inform the Microbiology Laboratory. Be sure to comment if specific organisms are suspected. Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture. If prompt delivery is not possible store at refrigeration temperature.
 

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Foley catheter tips, specimen in nonsterile container.

Stability

Send Refrigerated

Performing Laboratory

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

CPT

87070

Methodology

Organism Identification is performed by biochemical test and/or Bruker MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry RUO Database. Organism sensitivities (AST) are performed as applicable using Broth Microdilution and/or Gradient diffusion strips using FDA approved methodology and CLSI guidelines.  Performance has been evaluated and verified by UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Pathology Laboratory.

Performance

Setup daily, 24 hours a day

 

Analytical Time: 

2 days
Analytical time listed is the average time for a negative culture. Average analytical time may vary for positive, mixed, and complex cultures. Contact the lab for specific questions.

 

Testing Laboratory: 

Pathology Laboratory

 

Laboratory Section: 

Microbiology

Alias

Aerobic Bacteria Culture, Cath Tip, Aerobic Culture