Culture, Sterilizer Check
Test Code: 17835
CPT Code(s): Not applicable
Clinical Significance: Culture, Sterilizer Check
Methodology: Culture or Enzyme Production
Preferred Specimen: One to three sterilized biological indictor devices as well as one non-sterilized other control devices.
Minimum Volume: One test device and one control device
Collection Instructions: Please indicate sterilizer name or ID and type of sterilization used, such as steam, ethylene oxide, dry heat or chemical
Transport Container: Glass ampules, paper strips, other devices
Transport Temperature: Room temperature
Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 2 weeks or until expiration date on device
- Refrigerated: 2 weeks or until expiration date on device
- Frozen: Not recommended
Rejection Criteria:
- Received frozen
- Received broken
- Received heated above 100° F
For additional supply or collection device information, please contact DLO's Customer Service at (800) 891-2917, option 2.
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed.