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Respiratory Culture

Test Code
LAB900


Preferred Specimen
Patient Collects First Morning Sputum in Streile Container

Sputum, Bronchial washing or brushing in Sterile Container


Instructions
Transport in sterile container.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours


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


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.