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Laboratory Information

Test Name

IV Catheter Tip

Synonyms

PICC line

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Distal portion of IV catheter

Test Information

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400

Laboratory Turnaround Time

2 days

Method

Culture

Additional Information

Please send only the distal 5cm of the IV catheter in a sterile container, do not send the whole catheter. Culture is not performed on urinary catheter tips.

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