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Test Code MIC28 Lower Respiratory Culture, Bacterial

Synonym

  • RESPCX
  • Respiratory Culture

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Source: Sputum, BAL, lung tissue, bronchial brushing, sinus aspirates
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Special Instructions: Transport specimen to laboratory as soon as possible.

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours

Testing Algorithm

When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
Gram Stain No No
MALDI-TOF No No
Susceptibility No No

Reference Values

No growth

Method Description

Gram Stain
Culture
Susceptibility (if appropriate)

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

2 to 4 days

Reporting Name

Respiratory Culture

CPT Code Information

87070
87205 (if appropriate)
87077 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

11546-9
6463-4