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Culture, Cath Tip

Test Code
CTC


Preferred Specimen
Tip of catheter


Instructions
Catheter should be removed carefully to avoid skin contamination and the tip should be aseptically cut off and sent for culture.


Transport Container
Sterile leak proof container


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 hours


Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
3 days




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.