Pharmacy - Aseptic Manipulation Skills

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This test is for quality assurance purposes. This test is in compliance with USP 797 Guidelines. It is not intended for patient testing.

Test Code

PHAMS

CPT Codes
87081

Preferred Specimen

Pharmacy IV minibags

Instructions

Specimens are collected in Pharmacy. Fill to line on the media bag or designated amount per pharmacy procedure.
A Pharmancy Sterility QA Order Form for EACH test must be included.

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Stable at room temperature
Transport IV bag to hosptial laboratory as soon as possible

Report Available

Culture status reported on days 1, 7, and 14 unless turbidity (growth) is detected.

Reference Range

Negative for turbidity, an indication of microorganism growth.

Clinical Significance

Pharmacy IV minigabs are monitored for the presence of turbidity. Turbitdity indicates growth from microorganisms and will be reported as positive. A minibag clear on day 14 is reported as negative.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Laboratories
NMIC - Microbiology

Additional Information
Pharmacy Sterility QA Order Form

Last Updated: March 19, 2026

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.