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HelpTest Code STERS STERILITY CULTURE (Spore Strips)
Performing Location
Collection Instructions
Process Spore Strip(s) with batch for Sterile Processor. Once processing complete, deliver Spore Strip(s) to laboratory at Room Temperature.
Turn-Around Guidelines
Upon arrival
| Maximum Hard Copy |
8 Days |
| Stat availability | No |
Reference Values
No Growth 7 days
Method
Microbiological isolation techniques
CPT
(87070) NOT APPLICABLE - only performed on non-patient specimens
LOINC
14325-5
Specimen Source
Sterilization Spore Strips
Specimen Minimum Volume
Sample volume does not apply
Special Handling
Deliver Spore strip(s) to the laboratory as soon after processing as possible. Culture set-up should be within 1 hour of processing.