Colony Count, Dialysate (AAMI/ISO)
| Specimen | Dialysate |
| Container Type | Tall Yellow Top Tube
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| Stability | 2 days |
| Report Available | 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)
Fill the container completely, secure lid, and label the container with the 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 |
