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Test Code FBC CULTURE, FOREIGN BODY

Additional Codes

IUD

Performing Location

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Collection Instructions

  1. Remove foreign body according to standard surgical or nursing protocol.

  2. Place object(s) into a dry, sterile, screw-capped container for transport to the laboratory.

  3. Specify nature of matter and site of origin.

Collection Container

Sterile leak-proof container

Specimen Type

Foreign Body- Cathetertips, intrauterine devices, Foreign mater within body cavity

Turn-Around Guidelines

Daily

Maximum Hard Copy 3 Days
Stat availability No
   

 

Reference Values

No growth 48 hours/or contamination

Method

Microbiological culture & identification techniques

CPT

87070

LOINC

634-6

Specimen Minimum Volume

No single sample volume appliecs

Special Handling

Deliver to Lab ASAP