Test Code Intravascular Catheter Culture Intravascular Catheter Culture
Abbrev
CATH TIP CULTURE
Storage Temperature
Room Temperature
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=CTIPCS
EPIC=LAB5575
Instrument/Location
Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
Catheter Tip from Indwelling Line put into a sterile container.
(Urine cup acceptable).
Specimen Stability/Retention Time
Deliver to laboratory ASAP.