Quantitative Duodenal Aspirate Culture
Test Code: CDDA
CPT Code: 87071 87073 87102
Test Name
Quantitative Duodenal Aspirate Culture
Epic Test Code
LAB2197
Specimen Type
Duodenal Aspriate
Specimen Container
Sterile Syringe with air removed (remove needle and cap syringe), Red Top Tube
Unacceptable Conditions
Inappropriate specimen, inadequate volume, inappropriate transport device, inappropriate transport conditions (specimen must not be refrigerated or exposed to air), delay in transport, leaking specimen, presence of solid fecal matter
Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Obtain specimen using a gastroduodenal tube or fiberoptic endoscopy. Collect 2.0 mL in a sterile syringe (remove needle and cap syringe). Alternatively, inject specimen into a Red Top Tube. (1.0 mL minimum)
Stability
Ambient: 24 Hours
Reference Range Information
Preliminary: Negative reported daily up to 48 hours. Positive results reported as organism(s) are detected. Final: Negative at 6 days. Positive upon completion of all organism identification with total aerobic organism count per mL of fluid, total anaerobic organism count per mL of fluid, and total fungal organism count per mL of fluid.
Referral Lab Information
Wisconsin Diagnostics Lab
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