Culture, Cystic Fibrosis
Order Code:
CULCF
Test Summary
One of the symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis is thick mucosal secretions that results in chronic respiratory infections. Special procedures are used when culturing respiratory specimens from these patients. The significance of a specific isolate must be determined by considering the specimen source, method of collection, and the potential for contaminating organisms.
Aliases
- Cystic Fibrosis Culture
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
First morning sputum sample (minimum approximately 1 mL of specimen or 1 culturette swab for sputum or other respiratory fluid)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Rinse mouth prior to collecting a deep cough specimen.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated and Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
24 Hour sputum's will not be processed. Processing will be delayed if test is not indicated on requisition. Frozen specimen.
Order Code
CULCF
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10042/LAB10239
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87070*** When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility performed
Billing Code
- 300675
CPT Statement
Methodology
Conventional Isolation and Identification Techniques. Susceptibilities will be performed on appropriate isolates.
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
First morning sputum sample (minimum approximately 1 mL of specimen or 1 culturette swab for sputum or other respiratory fluid)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Rinse mouth prior to collecting a deep cough specimen.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated and Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
24 Hour sputum's will not be processed. Processing will be delayed if test is not indicated on requisition. Frozen specimen.
Billing
CPT Code
- 87070*** When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility performed
Billing Code
- 300675
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Conventional Isolation and Identification Techniques. Susceptibilities will be performed on appropriate isolates.
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 7 days