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Sputum Culture

Test Code
CSPT


Alias/See Also
3030081


CPT Codes
87070

Preferred Specimen
Sputum in sterile container 


Instructions
Rinse mouth with water
Patient should take 3-4 slow breaths and cough after full exhalation
Deep cough to produce specimen


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 


Specimen Stability
Up to 24 hours Refrigerated


Reference Range
See Patient Report for Reference Range and/or Interpretation of Results 


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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.