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Test Code 63060288 Respiratory Culture with Gram Stain

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Container: Sterile Container  (container "s" - click link under "Resources" to see picture)
Specimen Types:  BAL, Bronchial brushing, Bronchial biopsy, Bronchial washing, Lung aspirate, NP Swab, Nasal Sinus, Nasopharynx aspirate, Sputum, Tracheal Aspirate

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

 

Stability:

6 hours

Methodology

Culture and Stain

Day(s) Test Set Up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

 

TAT:

2 days

Aliases

Sputum Culture

CPT Code

87070, 87205

 

*Additional codes/fees may apply*