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Culture, Virus, Respiratory
Test CodePreferred Specimen
Specimen source is required.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial washing
Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen Volume: A minimum of 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Aseptically collect specimen. Avoid contaminating bronchoscope with tap water.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Specimen Type: Bronchial brushing
Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Specimen Type: Lung aspirate or biopsy
Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. The physician-collected specimen may be placed directly in a sterile container.
2. Add sterile saline to keep specimen moist.
3. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Performing Laboratory
Sarasota Campus Lab
