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Culture, Bronchial wash

Test Code
BRWC


CPT Codes
87070, 87205

Preferred Specimen
Bronchial washings


Instructions
1. Aseptically collect >5.0 mL of bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial washings in a sterile leakproof container. 2. Avoid contaminating bronshoscope with tap water.


Transport Container
Sterile leakproof container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Methodology
Conventional Culture and Gram Stain

Reference Range
Negative Positive cultures will be identified.


Clinical Significance
Useful for the detection of suspected aerobic pathogens present in bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial washing specimens.




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