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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.

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

Turnaround Time

Day(s) Performed

24/7

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Not Available

CPT Codes

87205, 87070

LOINC Codes

30687205, 31987070

Volume

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Pediatric Volume

1 mL

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

Test Components

Gram stain

Aerobic culture

Legionella culture

Methodology

Conventional culture media

Last Reviewed Date

08/12/2022