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Respiratory Culture
Test CodeLAB900
CPT Codes
87070
Includes
Gram stain; Culture with identification and susceptibility if applicable
Instructions
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Sputum, tracheal aspirate, bronchial washing, bronchial lavage, bronchial brush, nasopharyngeal swab. Acceptable for neonates: Gastric aspirates
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Sputum, tracheal aspirate, bronchial washing, bronchial lavage, bronchial brush, nasopharyngeal swab. Acceptable for neonates: Gastric aspirates
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Specimen Stability
?Sputum for routine culture must be received in the microbiology department within 4 hours of collection.
They should not remain un-refrigerated for more than half an hour.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
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1. Saliva (sputum Q score of zero or less). 2. >4 hour old sputum 3. Unrefrigerated specimen 4. Swab specimen (unless nasapharyngeal swab)
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1. Saliva (sputum Q score of zero or less). 2. >4 hour old sputum 3. Unrefrigerated specimen 4. Swab specimen (unless nasapharyngeal swab)
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Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
2 days (longer if workup is ongoing)
Reference Range
No growth or Normal respiratory flora
