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Test Code CTC Culture-Catheter Tip w/Sensitivity

Clinical Indications

To aid in the diagnosis of intravascular catheter-related infection

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: Culture-Catheter Tip w/Sensitivity
Sunquest Order Code: CTC
Px Order Code: LAB4014

Specimen Collection Type

Intravascular catheter tip in sterile container

Minimum Collection Volume

> 1 inch of catheter tip

Reference Range

No growth

Critical Value

Growth

Interpretation

Positive cultures with >15 CFU are reported with organism identification.

Cultures with growth <15 CFU will be reported as negative.

Susceptibility testing is not performed on these isolates. Refer to blood culture isolates where appropriate.

Rejection Criteria

Foley catheter tips

Non-intravascular catheter tips (wound drain tips, ports, electrodes, and wires) should be ordered as routine culture.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

N/A

Specimen Stability

24 hours at room temperature

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Microbiology

CPT Code

87070

LOINC Code

19128-8

Test Alias

N/A