Culture, Respiratory
Order Code:
CULRES
Test Summary
Isolation of potential respiratory pathogens can be useful in the diagnosis of respiratory tract infection. This specimen may contain normal oral flora. The significance of any isolate must be evaluated with this in mind.
Aliases
- Sputum Culture
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
First morning specimen preferred (minimum 5 mL)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Instruct patient to rinse mouth, cough deeply and collect expectorated sputum (not saliva) in sterile cup. 24 hour specimens are not acceptable.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture acceptable
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated and Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen.
Order Code
CULRES
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10050/LAB10176
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
87070***When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility
Billing Code
300675
CPT Statement
Methodology
Culture
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
Normal Oral Flora
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
First morning specimen preferred (minimum 5 mL)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Instruct patient to rinse mouth, cough deeply and collect expectorated sputum (not saliva) in sterile cup. 24 hour specimens are not acceptable.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture acceptable
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated and Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen.
Billing
CPT Code
87070***When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility
Billing Code
300675
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Culture
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Normal Oral Flora
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days