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Culture, Respiratory, Upper, Smear
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB900
Alias/See Also
Maxillary Sinus
CPT Codes
87070
Minimum Volume
1 ml
Instructions
HHI LAB: Send to HHNB at Room Temp.
STAT gram stains will be read at HHI.
Routine gram stains will be read at HHNB.
STAT gram stains will be read at HHI.
Routine gram stains will be read at HHNB.
Transport Container
Sterile screw top container or Liquid Amies medium (E Swab) or rayon tipped double swabs
Transport Temperature
Submit within 4 hours at room temperature
Submit within 1 day if refrigerated
Submit within 1 day if refrigerated
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Gram stain: Under 24 hours
Preliminary Report: 24 hours
Final Report: 48 hours
Preliminary Report: 24 hours
Final Report: 48 hours
Reference Range
Consistent with usual respiratory flora or No growth
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
