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Culture, Bronchial Brushing or Washing
Test Code7144
CPT Codes
87070-Culture; 87205-Gram stain
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Bronchial Brushing
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s) or sterile container(s)
Specimen Volume: Bronchial brushing
Collection Instructions: Label tube/container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Bronchial Washing
Container/Tube: Sterile container(s)
Specimen Volume: Bronchial washing
Collection Instructions: Label tube/container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Bronchial Brushing
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s) or sterile container(s)
Specimen Volume: Bronchial brushing
Collection Instructions: Label tube/container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Bronchial Washing
Container/Tube: Sterile container(s)
Specimen Volume: Bronchial washing
Collection Instructions: Label tube/container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Normal respiratory flora
Clinical Significance
Useful for isolating and identifying pathogenic bacteria causing infectious processes of the lower respiratory tract.
Performed By
CoxHealth
