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Catheter Tip Culture : 1000251

Message
Foley and any other urinary catheter tips are unacceptable.


Test Code
CTC or 1000251


CPT Codes
87070

Instructions
Remove and cut the catheter line 2-3 cm above the point of insertion. Deliver to the laboratory ASAP.


Transport Container
Place catheter tip in a sterile screw capped container.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
Transport as quickly as possible.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Foley Catheter tips are unacceptable.


Methodology
Aerobic culture following Maki protocol

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
2 days


Reference Range
No growth


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.