Culture, Sputum

Test Code: TD_6040

CPT Code(s): 87205 (Gram Stain). If Culture Performed, Add 87070.

$20

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Sputum culture

Test Includes

Culture, Sputum

Methodology

Standard culture methodology

Rejection Criteria

Contaminated specimens
Specimens submitted more than 1 day following collection
Specimens submitted in tissue paper
Dry swabs
Culturette swabs
Non-sterile or leaking containers
Specimens submitted in fixative (formalin)
Viral transport media
Frozen specimens

Reference Range(s)

No Growth

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Sterile collection container

Minimum Volume

1 mL sputum

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Collection Instructions

2 mL sputum. First morning or induced specimen preferred. Room temperature.
Note: Gram stains that show >10 epis/lpf will not be cultured. Specimen assessment indicates oropharyngeal contamination. The specimen is not representative of lower respiratory tract and the culture results will be invalid. Specimen will be retained for 2 days.

Alternative Specimen

N/A

Culture, Sputum

$20

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Test Includes

Methodology

Rejection Criteria

Reference Range(s)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Minimum Volume

Sample Stability

Transport Temperature

Collection Instructions

Alternative Specimen

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