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Bronchoscopy Washings Culture

Message
Gram stain, identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.


Test Code
06055


Preferred Specimen
Lower respiratory material by bronchoscopy (brushings, BAL secretions and washings). Source of specimen is required.


Minimum Volume
"Fluids in a sterile, leak-proof container at 2-8°C. Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag.
PMC collected specimen: ambient 1 hour.Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines."


Transport Temperature
"Fluids in a sterile, leak-proof container at 2-8°C. Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag.
PMC collected specimen: ambient 1 hour.Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines."


Specimen Stability
Ambient: referal specimen; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Nonsterile or leaking containers.


Methodology
Quantitative culture. Standard reference procedures for identification.

Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat




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.