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Culture Cystic Fibrosis (CF respiratory culture and Gram stain)

Message
Includes culture and Gram stain. No gram stain for Deep Gag specimens.


Test Code
CXCFR


Preferred Specimen
0.1 mL Respiratory secretions in sterile container


Instructions
"Red-capped swab for deep gag only. Sterile container for sputum and washings. Only one specimen accepted per 5 days.
Testing Frequency: Daily."


Transport Container
XST, Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 24 hours room temperature


Methodology
Routine culture



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.