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*