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Pharmacy Surface Sampling

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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
PHSUR


CPT Codes
87070

Preferred Specimen
Media plate TSA CONTACT (RODAC) with lecithin and tween (Lecithn and Polysorbate 80)  15x65mm.   Item # 709721


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Instructions
Specimens are collected in pharmacy and transported to the laboratory for monitoring.
A Pharmancy Sterility QA Order Form for EACH test must be included.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Stable at Room Temperature. 
Send to laboratory as soon a possible.


Report Available
Culture status reported on days 3 and 8 unless bacterial and/or fungal growth detected.


Clinical Significance
Positive cultures for bacterial or fungal growth are reported with enumeration of up to 50 CFU.

    


Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

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.