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CULTURE, SPUTUM AND LOWER RESPIRATORY

Message
Collect sputum (expectorated, induced or suctioned), en Dotracheal aspirates, bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial brushings, following standard collection techniques.


Test Code
LAB900 CXRES


Alias/See Also
CXRES


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Specimen must be received within 24 hours of collection. Minimum Testing Volume: 2 mL Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: UnacceptableRefrigerated : 24 hoursFrozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Improperly labeled specimens, insufficient volume, specimens submitted in inappropriate transport container s, submitted in formalin or frozen.


Report Available
48-Hours


Clinical Significance
1230120068



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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