CATHETER TIP CULTURE
Name: CATHETER TIP CULTURE
Mnemonic: CTIP
Container: STERILE CONTAINER
Handling: Specimen: Cath tip
Decontaminate skin surface with mild antiseptic, remove catheter and aseptically sever 2-3 cm of tip into sterile container. Submit as soon as possible. Specify type of catheter tip. **Foley catheters are unacceptable for culture**
Methodology: Standard culture procedures
Required Information: Sensitivity ordered?
Reported: Culture 48 hr, sensitivity 3 days
CPT: 87070
Department: Microbiology
Note: Foley Cath unacceptable