Back to Test DirectoryTG39 : Medical Implants/Devices Culture
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Culture Implants/Device
Methodology:
Bacterial Culture
Clinical Utility:
Medical devices are increasingly used to enhance patients' quality of life. The presence of a device is a significant risk factor for a subsequent infection. Devices/implants can be colonized by bacteria belonging to the normal skin flora or by microorganisms carried by the hands of medical and surgical personnel during the implantation procedure. Accurate diagnosis of device-related infection can be difficult, since true infection must be distinguished from contamination of the device during its removal from the patient.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
TG39-3
Turnaround Time:
5 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Cup Plain
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cup Plain | 1 | Room Temp | 5 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
CUP: Place sample in sterile cup label with patient's name and source
Billing:
CPT Codes:
87070 x 1
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