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CULTURE, SPUTUM OR EXPECTORATED DRAINAGE

Test Code
CULTURE, SPUTUM OR EXPECTORATED DRAINAGE


Preferred Specimen
Suptum, not saliva


Minimum Volume
1-3 ml


Instructions
Patient must cough deeply. May require ultrasonic nebulizatoin hydration, physiotherapy or postural.


Transport Container
Sterile specimen cup




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.