Intrauterine Device Culture

Synonyms

• ACTINOMYCES CULTURE
• C ACTINO
• CX IUD ACTINOMYCES
• IUD
• LAB11756

Cerner Name

Actinomyces Culture for IUD

Clinical Info

Specimen Sources

IUD

Specimen Types

Foreign Body

Specimen Volume

Container

IUD placed in sterile cup. For culture specimens other than IUD, order C SURG.

Collection Instructions

Transport Instructions

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Bacterial culture. 

Days Performed

7 days a week

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories
If culture is positive, additional charge(s)/CPT code(s) may apply for identification
and/or antibiotic susceptibilities performed when appropriate.

CPT

87075

PDM

6201334

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms