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CULTURE, DIALYSIS ENVIRONMENTAL

Message
Note: this culture does not include a gram stain.


Test Code
ENVDC


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
Count of Colony Forming Units (CFU) per mL


Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
3 mL


Instructions
Document source


Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Non-sterile or leaking containers


Methodology
Agar plate lawning for colony count per mL

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Culture examined each day for 3 days


Report Available
Final report available within 3 days of set up


Reference Range
No growth


Clinical Significance
Used to evaluate the sterility of Dialysis Water or Dialysate in accordance with the 2007 AAMI standards.


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.