Colony Count (RD52, RD62)
| Specimen | Water or Dialysate |
| Container Type | Tall Yellow Top Tube
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| Stability | 1 day |
| 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 Maximum Allowable Level 200 CFU/mL |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8°C |
| Instructions | For NY clinics, order specific NY Colony Count, (RD52, RD62).
Fill the container completely, secure lid, and label the container with the Samples received beyond 24 hours will be processed with a disclaimer. Refer to Environmental Testing section of this manual. |
| CPT Code | N/A |
