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HelpEpic Code LAB224 Foreign Body (Catheter Tip/Device) Culture
Test Name Alias
Catheter Culture | Catheter (tip/device) Culture | 8883
Interface Order Alias
50008
Icons & Photos
| Sterile Container with Screw-on Lid |
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Devices residing in human: pacemaker, hardware (leads, pegs, screws). Catheter up to 3 cm.
Container/Tube: Sterile container (cup)
Collection Instructions:
- Place devices into sterile container (cup)
- Please order anaerobic culture (LAB233) for intrauterine device (IUD) specimens with concern for Actinomyces.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Special Instructions
Not acceptabe: Foley catheters
Specimen Stability
Refrigerate: 24 hours
Laboratory Retention: 4 days
Reflex Information
Test Frequency
Available daily, preliminary report available within 24 hours. Final report available in 3 days.
Reference Range
No Bacteria Isolated.
Performing Department
Microbiology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Manual culture method
CPT
87070
CDM Code
3068707001
Epic Test ID
1230100548
Reviewed Date
9/7/2023