Water culture

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Water culture

Test number:

6530

Excellian order number:

87071.2

Abbreviation:

WAT

Alternate names:

Reagent water culture
Instrument feed water culture

Specimen type:

Water (non-dialysis); Instrument feed water, deionized water, reagent water, water system, tap or equipment water

Collection container:

Sterile container

Processing instructions:

Prompt refrigeration is critical in maintaining accurate colony counts.

Transport container:

Sterile container

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated - 24 hours

Reason for rejection:

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

5 days

Method:

Quantitative culture

Reference ranges:

IFU water: < 1,000 CFU/mL

Reagent water (CLRW): < 10 CFU/mL

CPT codes:

87071

Additional CPT codes (if appropriate):
87186 - Sensitivities
87077 - ID

Date created:

05/15/2013

Revised date:

09/25/2019

Review date:

12/18/2023