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Culture, Medical device

Message
For CSF shunts, if CJD is suspected - please contact the Laboratory immediately


Test Code
CULTURE,MEDICAL DEVICE


Alias/See Also
medical device culture


Includes
Culture
Gram Stain
Anaerobe
 


Preferred Specimen
CSF shunt, IUD, Mediport, Pacemaker, Pacemaker Leads and Tip,  Prosthesis, Screws/Hardware


Instructions
**** Specify Site on container *****


Transport Temperature
Room temperature: ≤ 2 hours


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT
Aerobic culture - 48hours
Anaerobic culture - 1-7 days


Reference Range
No Growth on Culture


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Microbiology Laboratory
Contact: Scott Connolly 857-203-5954


Last Updated: August 18, 2022


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.