HPC Bacteria, Utility Water
| Alternate Names | HPC, Heterotrophic Plate Count |
| Specimen | Utility Water |
| Container Type | Tall Yellow Top
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| Methodology | Heterotrophic Plate Count (Spread Plate Method 9125C) using TSA agar incubated for 48 hours at 35-37°C |
| Reference Range | < 500 CFU/mL |
| Stability | 2 days |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8°C |
| Instructions | Fill the container completely, secure lid, and label the container with the barcoded label to identify the source.
Refrigerate specimen for a minimum of 3 hours prior to shipping. Specimens received beyond 24 hours will be processed with a disclaimer. |
| Days Performed | Mon-Fri |
| Report Available | 3 days |
| NY State Available | No |
| LOINC Code | N/A |
| CPT Code | N/A |
