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Culture, Sputum (and Gram Stain) (Reflex)

Message
Reflex: Perform identification and sensitivities upon clinically significant organisms.


Test Code
SPUTM


Preferred Specimen
Sputum or tracheostomy secretions


Instructions
First morning specimen preferred. Patient expectorates sputum by deep cough into a sterile container. If patient is unable to produce a specimen in this manner, induction of sputum by saline nebulization and aspiration into a suction trap may be employed.


Transport Container
Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 2 hours at room temp., 24 hours refrigerated.


Reference Range
Normal Flora


Clinical Significance
Isolation of potential respiratory pathogens can be useful in the diagnosis of respiratory tract infection.




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.