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Test Code Bronchial Culture Culture, Bronchial Washing or Lavage

Additional Codes

LAB267

Methodology

Presumptive and definitive identification of microorganisms by Gram stain and colony morphology growth on selective media and biochemical panels. Includes susceptibilities as needed at an additional charge.

Note: Order #GS Gram Stain separately.

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Microbiology

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 2 hours of collection.

 

Specimen Type: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, or bronchial lavage

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: A minimum of 5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Specimen source is required.

2. Aseptically collect specimen.

3. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number or date of birth, specimen source, and date and time of collection.

4. Rejection criteria include unsterile container or delayed transport of >2 hours.

Additional Information: Additional specimen is needed when ordering  additional tests. Refer to sample volumes for multiple tests.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Not applicable

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87070