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Sputum Culture

Message
Testing performed at York Hospital Laboratory.

If positive, an identification and sensitivity will be performed at an additional charge.


Test Code
CSSP


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
Gram Stain
Culture


Preferred Specimen
Early morning, freshly expectorated sputum
Aspirated, induced, or leuken trap specimens also acceptable
Please specify the method of collection


Transport Container
Sterile Container, Leak-Proof


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens with >10 squamous epithelial cells / lpf


Methodology
Gram Stain
Culture

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Negative Culture - Finalized at 3 days




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.