CULTURE, RESPIRATORY w/reflex SUSCEPTIBILITY

Test Code: 290Specimen Collection: Bronchial Wash or Sputum in Sterile Cup
Component:


Specimen Source
Gram Stain
Preliminary Culture
Preliminary Culture

Method:



LM
CULTURE
CULTURE

Collection Notes: The specimen source must be indicated. Acceptable specimens include: Bronchial washings, tracheal aspirates, and sputum.
Clinical Utility: This culture serves to detect significant pathogens that cause respiratory-related Infections.
CPT Code: 87205, 87070Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Culturette/Swab Media (5 g)

Ambient
 
48
 
Hours

Fluid

Ambient
 
48
 
Hours

Sterile, screw cap container

Ambient
 
48
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
48
 
Hours
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