CULTURE, BACTERIAL, CATHETER TIP
| Synonyms: | Catheter Tip Culture |
| Computer Code: | CTC |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 cm section of tip placed in sterile container. FOLEY TIPS ARE UNACCEPTABLE FOR CULTURE. |
| Minimum Volume: | 5 cm section of catheter tip. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport at 2-8ºC within 2 hours. Concurrent peripheral blood culture is necessary. |
| Reference Values: | No growth. Identification and/or susceptibility performed if indicated. To rule out catheter related infection catheter tip should be accompanied by blood cultures to provide more accurate interpretation of results. GRAM STAIN IS NOT AVAILABLE. |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | MICRO |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | Neg: 2 days Pos: 2-3 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87070 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |