CULTURE, DIALYSIS ENVIRONMENTAL

Test Code

ENVDC

CPT Codes
87070

Includes

Count of Colony Forming Units (CFU) per mL

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

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.