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Test Code LGBR Culture, Respiratory (Lower), Bacteria

Specimen and Container/Tube

Broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL),Bronchial Brushings,
Bronchial Washings, Transtracheal aspiration

Sterile container, specify specimen source.

Collection Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

See UCMC Collection Instructions

UCMC Collection Instructions

Specimen Source: Broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL), Bronchoscopy
Specimen Collection: Aspirate through inner chamber at bronchoscopy.
Specimen Transport: 24 hr, no refrigeration.


Specimen Source: Bronchial brush
Specimen Collection: Place in 1 mL sterile saline.
Specimen Transport: 24 hr, no refrigeration.

 

Specimen Source: Transtracheal aspirate
Specimen Collection: Skin is cleansed, anesthetized, and decontaminated.
Specimen Transport: 24 hr, no refrigeration.


See Microbiology Specimen Collection:

  • See category “Respiratory Lower”, Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOLOGY, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), VIROLOGY

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

Transpot Instructions

See UCMC Collection Instructions

Rejection Criteria

Whole blood/unspun specimens greater than 6 hours will be rejected.

Reference Values

Negative

Critical Values

 

All positive  culture

 

 

 

 

All

Test Components

Gram stain

Aerobic culture

Legionella culture

CPT Codes

87205, 87070

LOINC Codes

30687205, 31987070

Methodology

Conventional culture media

Volume

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Pediatric Volume

1 mL

Turnaround Time

Day(s) Performed

24/7

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Not Available

Last Reviewed Date

08/12/2022