Culture, Respiratory w/ Reflex Susceptibility | Test Detail

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CULTURE, RESPIRATORY w/reflex SUSCEPTIBILITY
Test Code:290	Specimen 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, 87070	Testing 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

CULTURE, RESPIRATORY w/reflex SUSCEPTIBILITY