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Culture, Catheter Tip
MessageUrinary catheter tip is not acceptable.
Test Code
7148
CPT Codes
87070-Culture; 87205-Gram stain
Preferred Specimen
Sterile container(s)
Minimum Volume
Catheter tip
Instructions
1. Disinfect skin around catheter with iodine before removing catheter.
2. Using aseptic technique, cut off approximately 2 inches of catheter being sure to include area of catheter directly below skin.
3. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection. Note: Specimen source is required.
2. Using aseptic technique, cut off approximately 2 inches of catheter being sure to include area of catheter directly below skin.
3. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection. Note: Specimen source is required.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unacceptable Specimen: Urinary catheter
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
No growth or normal skin flora in amounts <15 colony forming units.
A susceptibility test will automatically be set up on isolates found in amounts of >15 colony forming units.
A susceptibility test will automatically be set up on isolates found in amounts of >15 colony forming units.
Clinical Significance
Useful for determination of intravenous catheter-associated bacteremia.
Performed By
CoxHealth
