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Lower Respiratory Tract Culture

Test Code
LAB900


Alias/See Also
1231700014


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT CULTURE
AEROBIC CULTURE GRAM STAIN


Preferred Specimen
Sterile screw top container


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Instructions
Lower respiratory sputum in a sterile screw top container 1.0 mL Biohazard Bag: Ambient All specimens are brought to the lab immediately after collection


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours


Methodology
Biomerieux MYLA

Reference Range
Normal flora


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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