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BAL QUANT CULTURE/GRAM STAIN

Message
A positive bacteria result, depending on the organism isolated, may reflex additional identification and/or susceptibility charges


Test Code
BALQUANT


CPT Codes
87071, 87205

Includes
BAL QUANT CULTURE GRAM STAIN


Minimum Volume
See Transport Container for information


Instructions
1. Use a BAL-Cath to collect a bronchoalveolar lavage fluid specimen. 2. Maintain sterility and forward promptly. Note: 1. Specimen source is required on request form for processing. 2. One specimen/24 hour period/site.


Transport Container
1 STERILE CONTAINER 


Reference Range
No growth after 2 days




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.