Respiratory Culture RESP
Method(s) | Culture |
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Components | Gram Stain |
Specimen Required | |
Collect | Sputum, bronchial or lung washings. |
Transport | All of specimen at 2-8ºC. |
Stability | Refrigerated: 24 hours; Ambient: 2 hours |
Schedule | Daily |
Billing Code | 3010186 |
CPTCode | 87205, 87070 |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
See Laboratory Report. |