Specimen Type
Catheter
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB224
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
3 days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Catheter tip
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Place tip of catheter segment aseptically in a sterile wide-mouth container for transport to the laboratory.Indicate type of catheter for appropriate processing.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Deliver to laboratory ASAP
Rejection Criteria
Submission in a non-sterile or leaking container. Significant delay in transport.
Processing Instructions
Refer to Microbiology processing manual.
Revised
08-03-17