60153:INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE (IUD), CULTURE AND DIRECT SMEAR
Methodology:
Culture / Microscopic Exam
Edit Date:
9/29/2010
Performed:
Daily
Released:
Preliminary at days 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. Final at 14 days.
CPT Code:
87070 / 87075 / 87205
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) uncontaminated with normal flora. Place in a sterile container.
Stability:
2 hours ambient. Unstable frozen.
Transport:
Ambient.
Comments:
Includes anaerobic culture for Actinomyces species. Potential pathogens will be identified. Susceptibility testing will be done if appropriate. Additional charges will be added for these tests.
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