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PEDIATRIC EXTENDED RESPIRATORY CULTURE AND GRAM STAIN

Test Code
LAB1708


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
Aerobic culture, gram stain(sputum only), and sensitivities (if indicated).


Preferred Specimen
Sputum in sterile leak-proofcontainer 


Minimum Volume
1 mL sputum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Trachial aspirate, throatswab or bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL)   


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 24 hours


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.




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.