Culture, Bronchial (panel)

Test Code

CULTURE,BRONCHIAL(PANEL)

Alias/See Also

Bronchial Wash
Bronchia Brush
Bronchial Alveolar Lavage

Includes

Bronchial culture
Gram stain
Mycology culture
AFB Culture and Smear

Preferred Specimen

Bronchial Alveolar Lavage, Bronchial Brush, Bronchial Wash

Minimum Volume

5 mls

Instructions

Do NOT send Lukens Traps, pour off into sterile container.
Tightly seal specimen container.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature: ≤ 2 hours

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate (2-8°C): ≤ 24 hours

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

TAT
routine culture - 24 to 48 hours
mycology culture - up to 4 weeks
mycobacteriology - up to 60 days

Reference Range

Normal upper respiratory flora

Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Microbiology Laboratory
Contact: Scott Connolly 857-203-5954

Last Updated: August 18, 2022

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