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Catheter Tip MCS (Miscellaneous)
Alternate Names
Tip MCS, Tip Culture, Catheter Tip Culture
Test Code
TIP
Testing Laboratory
Microbiology
Specimen Type
See collection instructions
Container Type
See collection instructions
Medicare Rebate
Yes
Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information
-
Collection Instructions
Specimens may be vascular cannulae including central and PICC lines, central venous pressure lines, umbilical of intravenous catheters, Swan-Ganz catheters, Hickman catheters. Central nervous shunt devices are acceptable.
Urinary catheter tips, ureteric and biliary stents are NOT acceptable for MCS testing.
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
As Required
Min Test Volume
None
Add On Test Suitability
This test can be added up to 5 days from collection.
