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HelpTest Code REC Culture, Respiratory (Upper), Bacteria
Specimen and Container/Tube
Sputum, trachael aspirate, ET aspirate
Sterile container. Specify specimen source.
Collection Instructions
Offsite Collection Instructions
See UCMC Collection Instructions
UCMC Collection Instructions
Specimen Source: Sputum (1 specimen per day)
Specimen Collection: Rinse mouth or gargle with water to remove excess oral flora. Patient must cough deeply.
Specimen Transport: 24 hr, no refrigeration.
Specimen Source: Endotracheal or Tracheal aspirate
Specimen Collection: 1 specimen per day.
Specimen Transport: 24 hr, no refrigeration.
See Microbiology Specimen Collection:
- See category “Respiratory Upper”, 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
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All positive culture
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Test Components
Gram stain
Aerobic culture
CPT Codes
87205, 87070
LOINC Codes
30687205, 31487070
Methodology
Conventional culture media
Additional Information
1 specimen per day
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
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Sputum culture
Last Reviewed Date
08/12/2022