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Test Details

Catheter Culture

General Info:

Description:

The Catheter Culture test assesses catheterized patients for bloodstream infection risk, vital in preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) and sepsis. Common organisms causing these infections include, but not limited to, coagulase-negative staphylococci, Candida sp., enteric Gram-negative bacilli, and Staphylococcus aureus. This test is used to detect microorganisms and helps identify potential infection.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

ICDT, UAC, UVC, Cath Tip, Central, Chest Drain, etc.

Container Type: 

Sterile Cup

Volume: 

N/A

Volume Unit: 

NA

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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