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CULTURE, SPUTUM (SPUTC)

Message
Includes gram stain


Test Code
LAB900


Alias/See Also
SPUTC


CPT Codes
87070, 87205

Preferred Specimen
Sputum, tracheal aspiration, bronchoscopy

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Transport Container
Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate if delivery to lab will exceed 1 hour.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Saliva specimen submitted




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.