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CULTURE, DIALYSIS ENVIRONMENTAL
Test CodeENVDC
CPT Codes
87070
Includes
Count of Colony Forming Units (CFU) per mL
Note: This culture does not include a gram stain
Note: This culture does not include a gram stain
Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Document source
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated
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
Report Available
Final report available within 3 days of set up
Clinical Significance
Used to evaluate the sterility of Dialysis Water or Dialysate in accordance with the 2007 AAMI standards.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)
Last Updated: June 6, 2023