Dialysis Fluid Culture
Order Name
C DIALY RT
Test Number: 6002010
Revision Date 09/21/2017
Test Number: 6002010
Revision Date 09/21/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Dialysis Fluid Culture
|
Culture |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 4 mL (1) | Dialysate fluid | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 4 mL (1) | Fluid | Aerobic and Anaerobic BD Bactec blood culture bottle set | Room Temperature |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 4 Days |
| Clinical Use | Checks sterility of dialysate |
| CPT Code(s) | 87070 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |