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Catheter Tip Culture

Test Code
MCT


CPT Codes
87070

Preferred Specimen
Catheter Tip


Minimum Volume
Last 2 inches of Cath tip cut with sterile scissor and place in sterile screw cap container


Transport Container
Sterile Screw cap container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 24 hours


Reference Range
No Growth


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 8, 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.