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Laboratory Water Culture : 1000618
Test CodeLWC or 1000618
CPT Codes
87070
Instructions
Collect the water sample is the same fashion as you would otherwise use the water laboratory testing [i.e., do not run the water prior to collection].
Transport Container
Submit 10-15 mL water in a sterile screw capped container or in an Endotoxin-free container (obtained from laboratory).
Collection and assay procedures conform to CLSI standards for testing of laboratory water.
Collection and assay procedures conform to CLSI standards for testing of laboratory water.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Transport as quickly as possible.
Methodology
Total colony count without organism identification
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
5 days
Reference Range
<10 CFU/mL
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
