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 |