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Bronch Wash Culture w Gram Stain
Test CodeBWC
CPT Codes
87070/87205
Includes
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).
Preferred Specimen
Bronchial washing
Minimum Volume
1 ml
Other Acceptable Specimens
Bronchial lavage, Bronchial brush
Instructions
Collect washings or aspirate in sputum trap. Place brush is sterile container with 1 ml of sterile saline.
Transport Container
Sterile container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
24 hours at 4ºC
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
When received
Report Available
48 - 72 hours
Last Updated: November 28, 2023
