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CULTURE, CATHETER TIP
Test CodeTIPC
Alias/See Also
Cath culture;Cath tip culture;Catheter culture
CPT Codes
87070
Includes
Includes: Culture; Organism ID if Indicated; Sensitivity if Indicated
Note: This culture does not include a gram stain.
Note: This culture does not include a gram stain.
Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 24 hours
Methodology
Routine culture
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Final report available within 4 days of set up.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)
Last Updated: June 6, 2023