Lower Respiratory Culture and Gram Stain

Additional Codes

LAB 10407

MBMC-Microbiology

Includes aerobic culture and Gram stain.

Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar lavage; Bronchial brush; Bronchial washing; Sputum; Sputum, induced; Tracheal aspirate

Container/Tube: Sterile container
Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source.

Volume: 5mL

Ambient

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:

Prelim at 24 hours

Gram stain: Stat: 1 hour

Routine: 4 hours

Not applicable

87070-Culture
87205-Gram stain

Immediately deliver to lab