CHRONIC AMBULATORY PERITONEAL DIALYSIS CULTURE & SMEAR
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | (CPDCS) |
| Specimen Collection: | Secure port of entry and send entire effluent bag to laboratory. |
| Minimum Volume: | 50 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport at room temperature within 24 hours. |
| Reference Values: | No growth. Any organism may be considered a pathogen. |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | MICRO |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | Neg: 5 days Pos: 2-5 days |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 87070, 87205 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |