60153:INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE (IUD), CULTURE AND DIRECT SMEAR

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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.
Rejection Criteria: Delayed transport; unsterile container; frozen specimen.

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