Sputum, Wash, Brushing in sterile container. Please indicate the SOURCE of the specimen on the tube/container.
Collection container:
Storage/Transport Temperature
2 - 8oC
NOTE:
If a fungus culture accompanies the sputum culture, follow transport guidelines for fungus culture.
Reference Interval
Mixed respiratory flora evident.
Notes
Smear results are reported as soon as possible, noting number of epithelial cells, white blood cells, and quantity and morphotypes of organisms seen. The specimen is rejcted if: >10 EPI/LPF and <5 PMN per 1 EPI/Oil field and no predominating organism. Rejected specimens are called to the licensed care giver.
Definitive organism identification and/or sensitivity may be performed at additional charge, if deemed significant.
CPT Codes
87070; 87205
Overview
Orderable SIM Number(s)
RESPIRATORY CULTURE (LAB900)
Synonyms
SPU
Sputum Culture
LAB900
Specimen
Collect
Sputum, Wash, Brushing in sterile container. Please indicate the SOURCE of the specimen on the tube/container.
Collection container:
Storage/Transport Temperature
2 - 8oC
NOTE:
If a fungus culture accompanies the sputum culture, follow transport guidelines for fungus culture.
Interpretive
Reference Interval
Mixed respiratory flora evident.
Notes
Smear results are reported as soon as possible, noting number of epithelial cells, white blood cells, and quantity and morphotypes of organisms seen. The specimen is rejcted if: >10 EPI/LPF and <5 PMN per 1 EPI/Oil field and no predominating organism. Rejected specimens are called to the licensed care giver.
Definitive organism identification and/or sensitivity may be performed at additional charge, if deemed significant.
