Culture, Exit Site
| Specimen | Swab from exit site or catheter tips |
| Container Type | Culture Swab or Sterile Container
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| Stability | 2 days |
| Turnaround Time | 2 days if no pathogen, otherwise dependent upon growth |
| Methodology | Standard Culture |
| Reference Range | No Growth |
| Transport Temp | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Do not refrigerate.
On catheter tips, must be distal 1.5 to 2 inches of long-term (broviac, hickman) or short-term (PIC) catheters submitted in a sterile container. Additional charge for each identification and susceptibility. |
| CPT Code | 87070, 87077, 87186 |
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