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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: Bronchoscopy
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Bronchoscopy brush in 1 mL of sterile saline
Collection Instructions:
1. Specimen source is required.
2. Physician must collect specimen during bronchoscopy.
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.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Normal respiratory flora
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87070