Bronchoscopy Culture and Smear

Message
Performing Lab: Lakeview, Regions


Test Code
3655


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: BRONC; Bronchial Culture


CPT Codes
87070; 87205

Includes
Gram Stain


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL Bronchoscopy fluid


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Room Temperature, Frozen


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
3 days


Reference Range
No Growth


Clinical Significance
Isolate and identify potentially pathogenic organisms in Bronchoscopy fluids




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.