Lower Respiratory Culture
Test ID:
705796
CPT code:
87070
Synonyms:
Bronchial Lavage Culture
Bronchoscopy, Transtracheal Aspirate Culture
Lung Tissue Culture
Test Information:
Potential pathogens recovered by usual culture methods include Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Proteus sp, Moraxella catarrhalis, and (rarely) many other organisms. Haemophilus sp and Neisseria sp may not be routinely isolated and identified. Thus, if their presence is clinically suspected, they should be specifically requested.
Specimen Type:
Aspirates, biopsy, tissue, bronchial washing
Requested Volume:
1 g tissue, 10 to 50 mL lavage fluid, 5 mL bronchial washing
Container Type:
Sterile screw-cap container
Storage Instructions:
Refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C
Rejection Criteria
Unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; inappropriate specimen transport device; leaking specimen; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually >72 hours)
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