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Culture, Sputum

Message
Early morning deep cough preferred


Test Code
LAB4035


Preferred Specimen
Early morning deep cough preferred. Sputum in sterile container


Instructions
Transport sputum collected in sterile container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Manual



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.