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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

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours

Rejected Due To

  • Dry swab
  • Culturette swabs
  • Viral Transport Media (VTM)

Testing Algorithm

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

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
Gram Stain No No
MALDI-TOF No No

Reference Values

No growth

Interpretation

Isolation of anaerobes in significant numbers from well-collected specimens indicates infection with the identified organisms.

Method Description

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