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Respiratory Culture With Gram Stain

Test Code
LAB900 1230100179


Alias/See Also
SPT CULTURE
SPUTUM CX
Lower Respiratory Culture with Gram stain


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
CULTURE
GRAM STAIN RESULT


Minimum Volume
1


Other Acceptable Specimens
Sputum
Washing
Aspirate
Bronchoalveolar lavage
Expectorated Sputum
Induced Sputum
Brushing


Instructions
Patient collects first morning sputum in sterile container.


Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Report Available
7 days


Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB



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