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Culture, Catheter Tip

Message
Reflex: Perform identification and sensitivities upon clinically significant organisms.


Test Code
IVTIP


Preferred Specimen
*Catheter tip


Instructions
*Catheter Tip = 'IV, CVP, CAPD, or hyperalimentation catheter tip: Aseptically remove the catheter from the insertion site. Cut approximately 3 cm. of the distal tip with sterile scissors or blade and place the tip in a sterile dry container. STATE SOURCE


Transport Container
Tip in Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Room temp. up to 2 hours, refrigerated up to 24 hours


Reference Range
No growth.


Clinical Significance
A semiquantitative culture method to distinguish between catheter tip infection and contamination. Catheter tip infection can be a source of sepsis.




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.