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.