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DIALYSIS FLUID CULTURE & STAIN

Test Code
3608


CPT Codes
87070

Preferred Specimen
Dialysis fluid


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Instructions
The specimen should be submitted to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection preferably in less than 1 hour.


Transport Container
Sterile container


Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:5 days


Clinical Significance
Fluid for bacteriology testing should be collected from a site representative of the active disease process.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology



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.