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Catheter tip culture

Procedure Type
Other Procedure
Estimated Base Cost
Varies by patient
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Indicated for Diagnoses
Catheter exit site infection
Other / Miscellaneous
Fever of unknown origin in patient with indwelling catheter
Other / Miscellaneous
Sepsis with indwelling catheter
Other / Miscellaneous
Suspected Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)
Other / Miscellaneous
Suspected Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection (CRBSI)
Other / Miscellaneous
Associated Medications
Antiseptic solution (e.g., Chlorhexidine, Povidone-iodine)
Standard
Empiric antibiotics (post-culture, if infection suspected)
Standard
Local anesthetic (e.g., Lidocaine) - if required for catheter removal
Standard
Surgical Instruments Used
Scalpel (if required for catheter removal, e.g., sutured/tunneled) Sterile forceps (to handle catheter tip) Sterile scissors (to cut catheter tip)
Required Devices / Braces
Sterile dressing materials
Surgical Support / Microscopes
Sterile gloves
Surgical Support / Microscopes
Sterile specimen container/tube (for microbiology lab)
Surgical Support / Microscopes
Syringe and needle (if local anesthetic used)
Surgical Support / Microscopes
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