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LAB 10406
Performing Laboratory
MBMC-Microbiology
Methodology
Aerobic culture
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Airway donor; Airway recipient; Bronchoalveolar lavage; Bronchial brush; Bronchial washing; Deep throat; Sputum; Sputum, induced; Tracheal aspirate
Container/Tube: Sterile container or eswab (Deep Throat, Airway SpecimensOnly)
Specimen Volume: 5mL or 1 swab
Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time: Prelim at 24 hours
Reference Values
Not applicable
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87070-Culture
Stability
Immediately deliver to lab
eswab= up to 48 hours