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BRONCHIAL CULTURE & STAIN

Test Code
LAB267


CPT Codes
87070, 87205

Includes
Includes isolation of potentially pathogenic aerobic organisms, gram stain, and susceptibility testing on aerobic isolates, if indicated.
Requests for anaerobic culture must be ordered separately.
Specimen source is required on request form for processing


Preferred Specimen
Bronchial fluid or washings


Transport Container
Sterile container


Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:3 days


Clinical Significance
Useful in the differential diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology



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.