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Culture, Respiratory

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

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

Department

Microbiology

Reference Range

Normal Oral Flora

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days