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Culture, Catheter Tip

Test Code
CTC


Alias/See Also
Catheter Tip Culture


CPT Codes
87071

Preferred Specimen
1. Submit 1 catheter tip (except foley tip) in a sterile
container.

2. Label specimen appropriately..

Note: 1. Specimen source is
required.

2. Foley catheter tips are not suitable for this test.


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Culture, Semi-Quantitative Conventional Technique

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range

No growth


Critical value: growth of 15 colonies or more



Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.