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CULTURE, IV CATH TIP (IVT)

Message
Cath tip must be cut off.


Test Code
LAB224


Alias/See Also
IVT


CPT Codes
87070

Preferred Specimen
IV cath tip only


Transport Container
Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature; transport to microbiology lab as soon as possible.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Use of Foley catheter tips




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.