Epic Code LAB226 Sterility Fluid Culture (non-patient fluid)
Test Name Alias
Sterility Check (environmental) | IV fluids | Sterility Check, Culture (non-patient, non-fluid) | 4284
Interface Order Alias
50048
Ordering Instructions
Client billing only. Contact Client Services to set up account.
Icons & Photos
or Sterile Container with screw-on lid |
Collection Instructions
Specimen Type: Fluid
Sources: Pharmacy solution, kidney dialysis solution, laboratory water, peritoneal dialysate, autoclave sterility vials
Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Label container with date and actual time of collection and type of specimen.
- Transport temperature: Ambient.
Specimen Stability
Ambient:Send to Laboratory as soon as possible
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Laboratory Retention: 4 days
Test Frequency
Test frequency not available at this time
Reference Range
No bacteria isolated
Performing Department
Microbiology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Kelsey Laboratory, Lakeview, MI
Corewell Health Ludington Laboratory, Ludington, MI
Corewell Health Pennock Laboratory, Hastings, MI
Corewell Health Reed City Laboratory, Reed City, MI
Corewell Health Greenville Laboratory, Greenville, MI
Methodology
Manual
CPT
87070
CDM Code
3068707004
Epic Test ID
1230101187
Reviewed Date
9/7/2023