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Test Code CULTURE LOWER RESPIRATORY CULTURE LOWER RESPIRATORY

Department

Microbiology

Specimen Type

Sputum, trachael aspirates, bronchial washings or bronchial lavages

Method

Gram Stain and Culture

Container

Sterile screw cap container

Standard Volume

N/A

Pediatric 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 on all lower respiratory cultures. All specimens are evaluated for collection quality.

Organism indentification(s) (CPT 87077 for bacteria, CPT 87106 for fungus) and/or susceptibility studies (CPT 87186 or 87184) may be performed when indicated.