Colony Count, Dialysate (AAMI/ISO)
| Specimen | Dialysate |
| Container Type | Tall Yellow Top Tube
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| Stability | 2 days |
| Turnaround Time | 2 days |
| Methodology | Heterotrophic Plate Count by Spread Plate using TSA agar incubated for 48 hours at 35-37 °C |
| Reference Range | <2 – 49 CFU/mL Action Level >= 50 CFU/mL (to be determined by facility but typically set at 50% of maximum allowable) Maximum Allowable Level 100 CFU/mL |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°- 8°C |
| Instructions | For NY clinics, order specific NY Colony Count, Dialysate (AAMI/ISO)
Holding time disclaimer applies for NY samples received past 24 hours from collection time. Refer to Environmental Testing section of this manual |
| CPT Code | N/A |
