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