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Test Code CULTURE CF LOWER RESPIRATORY CULTURE CF LOWER RESPIRATORY

Department

Microbiology

Specimen Type

Sputum

Method

Gram Stain and Culture

Container

Sterile screw cap container or Culturette

Standard Volume

N/A

Ship Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability Refrigerated

N/A

Stability Room Temp

24 hours

Stability Frozen

N/A

CPT Code

87070

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reflexive Disclosure

A gram stain (CPT 87205) will be performed. Organism ID’s (CPT 87077 for bacteria, CPT 87106 for fungus) and/or susceptibility studies (CPT 87186 or 87184) may be performed when indicated.