60153:INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE (IUD), CULTURE AND DIRECT SMEAR
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| 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. |