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Culture Cystic Fibrosis (CF respiratory culture and Gram stain)
MessageIncludes culture and Gram stain. No gram stain for Deep Gag specimens.
Test Code
CXCFR
Preferred Specimen
0.1 mL Respiratory secretions in sterile container
Instructions
"Red-capped swab for deep gag only. Sterile container for sputum and washings. Only one specimen accepted per 5 days.
Testing Frequency: Daily."
Testing Frequency: Daily."
Transport Container
XST, Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 24 hours room temperature
Methodology
Routine culture