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HelpTest Code LAB12024 Respiratory Culture with Gram Stain
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Collection Requirements
Nasopharyngeal/nasal, sputum, lower respiratory tract secretions, or bronch wash/lavage.
Indicate source.
Primary Collection Container
Sterile Container
Alternate Collection Container
Gel Bottom Swab
Transport
Ambient
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient
Stability
Sterile container:
Ambient: 2 hours
Gel bottom swab:
Ambient: 48 hours
Reference Range
No Growth
Methodology
Culture
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
4-5 days
CPT Codes
87070; 87205; Identification and susceptability tests are billed separately from culture.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens older than 2 hours in sterile container at room temperature, specimens older than 48 hours in gel bottom swab.
Additional Information
Includes gram stain, it does not need to be ordered separately.