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Deionized Water Culture, Count
Test Code4913L
CPT Codes
99199<br>**Not for client use. This test is for internal use only.**
Preferred Specimen
100 mL water in a sterile screw cap container
Minimum Volume
100 mL
Instructions
Decontaminate the access point/ outlet by wiping down with bleach or hydrogen peroxide. Isoprophyl alcohol can be used alternatively. Run water for minimum of 15 minutes to eliminate any bacteria which may be present in the outlet line. In case the technician must leave the sink, a note must be left to not turn water off. Using appropriate PPE, fill a sterile 100 mL specimen container and seal it. Label the container with access point or outlet information. Dates and initials are also required.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
P.M. Sets up 1 day a week.
Report Available
Reports in 6 days.
