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Test Code LAB3310 RESPIRATORY CULTURE WITH GRAM STAIN

Additional Codes

Internal: 11577

External: RESPCULT

Beaker: LAB3310

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: NP Tube; Sterile container or sterile screw cap tube; Culturette
Specimen Type: Sputum, washings, aspirates
Preferred Volume: 1-5 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Patient Prep: Produce sputum from deep cough or aspirate.
Specimen Processing: Refrigerate if transport time will be exceed 2 hours.
Required Patient Info: Specimen Source
Stability: Room Temp 2 hours Refrigerated 1 day
Unacceptable Condition: Saliva or sputum not from deep cough will be rejected. Sputum left at room temperature longer than 2 hrs will be rejected.

Method

Organism Isolation & Identification

Synonyms

Respiratory Culture; Sputum Culture; Culture,Sputum; Tracheal Aspirate Culture;Bronchial Washings Culture

Department

Microbiology

Test Schedule

Daily at SC Bend

Turnaround Time

48 hours

CPT Code(s) / Price Quote Code(s) / Billing Information

CPT Code: 87070, 87205

Price Quote Codes:

3060087070 HC CULTURE BACTERIAL AEROBIC EXCEPT URINE BLOOD STOOL

3060087205 HC GRAM STAIN