BRONCHIAL BRUSH QUANT/GRAM ST

Message
"GRAM STAIN BRONCH BRUSH QUANTITATIVE"


Test Code
BQ


Preferred Specimen
5 ml(s)


Instructions
NOTIFY DAY SHIFT MICROBIOLOGY LAB PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. PROTECTED BRONCHIAL BRUSH TIP IN EXACTLY 1 ML OF STERILE SALINE.


Transport Container
SC




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