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CULTURE, INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER LINE TIP

Message
Holding the distal end of the catheter over a sterile container , cut the tip with a sterile scissor, dropping the last 2-3cm into the container . Do NOT submit Urinary Foley Catheters, ab Dominal drainage tips or indwelling devices.


Test Code
LAB2255 CXCT


Alias/See Also
CXCT


CPT Codes
87071

Includes
Bacterial Culture Of IV Catheter Tip. Due to the small amount of material submitted, IV Catheter Tips are not acceptable for Anaerobic, Fungal, or AFB culture.


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Only accepted from Inova hospital patients. Must be received ASAP after collection.Do Not place in saline or transport media. Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: UnacceptableRefrigerated : 1 dayFrozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Specimens improperly labeled, submitted in inappropriate transport container s, Foley Catheter Tips, abdominal drainage tips or indwelling devices.


Report Available
3-Days


Clinical Significance
1230120071



Last Updated: May 18, 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.