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Dialysis Water Culture : 1000266
Test CodeDIWC or 1000266
Alias/See Also
Dialysate Culture
CPT Codes
87070
Instructions
Dialysis Water:
1. Dialysate should be collected post-dialyzer by disconnecting line and allowing fluid to flow for at least 30-60 seconds before collecting in a sterile container or endotoxin free container.
2. Product water from the distribution system should be collected from the spigot at the point before the water goes to the treatment area. The water should run for 1 minute before collected.
1. Dialysate should be collected post-dialyzer by disconnecting line and allowing fluid to flow for at least 30-60 seconds before collecting in a sterile container or endotoxin free container.
2. Product water from the distribution system should be collected from the spigot at the point before the water goes to the treatment area. The water should run for 1 minute before collected.
Transport Container
See specimen collection information. Submit 20 mL dialysis water.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Transport as quickly as possible.
Methodology
Aerobic culture following AAMI standards
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
7 days
Reference Range
Maximum acceptable count <200 colonies/mL, with an action limit of 50 colonies /mL
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
