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Sputum Culture with Gram stain

Test Code
216


Alias/See Also
Sputum Culture w/GS


CPT Codes
87205, 87070

Includes
Culture, Gram Stain


Preferred Specimen
1 ml Sputum


Transport Container
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gram Stain must confirm sputum sample


Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
Daily update


Clinical Significance
0




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