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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB3027
Test Information
The sonication of tissue/vascular grafts and prosthetic hardware dislodges bacteria and increases the sensitivity of culture for these specimens.
Collection Information
- The source of prosthetic joint is for ""Infected prosthetic joints surgically removed"" and placed in the specific validated one liter sterile polypropylene jars.
- If the joint does not fit in the jar scrape the hardware with a scalple and place scraping material in an E-swab (do not send the scalpel blade).
- Hardware from prosthetic joints (screws, etc.) send in a sterile container order as a Medical Device Culture [LAB3025].
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Device, Tissue, Vascular Graft | Varies | SterCont-R | 1 | |
| Medical Device, Tissue, Vascular Graft | Prosthetic Joint | SterileJar | 1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Ambient: n/a
Refrigerate: 24 hours
Frozen: n/a
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| SONICATED TISSUE/IMPLANT CULTURE | 6463-4 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
24 Hours
CPT Code(s)
87071
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology
Performing Lab(s)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)