Test Code CXTIP Culture, Catheter tip
Additional Codes
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EPIC NAME: CULTURE-CATH TIP EPIC CODE: LAB224
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Performing Laboratory
Saint Francis Medical Center-Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Catheter Tip
Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen Volume:
Collection Instructions:
1. Place Catheter tip in sterile container.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first, last, and middle initial), medical record number (if appropriate), date of birth and/or Social Security number, and date and time of collection.
Reference Values
No growth at 6 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87070-Culture Cath tip