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CULTURE, OTHER RESP SPUTUM
Test CodeCORES
CPT Codes
87070
Preferred Specimen
SPUTUM
Transport Container
STERILE CUP
Transport Temperature
RT- 4 HRS
Setup Schedule
Set Up:
Report Available:
Report Available:
Reference Range
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Clinical Significance
•Obtaining an early-morning expectorated specimen is most desirable. The first morning specimen is most concentrated and is less likely to be contaminated with saliva and nasopharyngeal secretions.
•Before beginning collection, ask the client to rinse the mouth with plain water. This removes secretions and oral plaque, which may contaminate the sample.
•Instruct the client to breathe deeply to stimulate coughing and expectoration. This loosens the secretions enough to expectorate.
•Collect the expectorated sputum in a leak-proof sterile container.
•Before beginning collection, ask the client to rinse the mouth with plain water. This removes secretions and oral plaque, which may contaminate the sample.
•Instruct the client to breathe deeply to stimulate coughing and expectoration. This loosens the secretions enough to expectorate.
•Collect the expectorated sputum in a leak-proof sterile container.
Performing Laboratory
LMH - Microbiology x3758 or 3759