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Test ID MICR0031 Culture Bacterial, Lower Respiratory with Gram Stain

AKA

Sputum

Specimen Type/Requirements

Sterile Container - Bronchial Washings, BAL, mini-BAL, Sputum (deep first morning cough)

 

Indicate source on specimen and order.

 

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature 2 hours  
Refrigerated 48 hours  Preferred Transport
Frozen N/A  

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday-Sunday

Methodology

Culture

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Microbiology

CPT

CULTURE– 87070; GRAM STAIN – 87205

Additional tests (identification and susceptibilities) will be performed according to standard operating procedures. CPT Codes: 87077, 87147, 87186, 87181