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Test Code LAB267 Culture, Bronchial, Aerobic

Additional Codes

44017

Reporting Title

Bronchial Aerobic Culture

Methodology

Includes Gram stain, aerobic identification, and susceptibilities when appropriate.

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology

Specimen Requirements

Acceptable Specimens:

Bronchial lavage, bronchial washing, or bronchoalveolar lavage

 

1. Collect a minimum of 1.0 mL of bronchial lavage/washing specimen and place in a screw-capped, sterile container.

2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), MR# or DOB, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.

Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO

Reference Values

No growth or normal flora after 48 hours

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87070 - culture

87205 - Gram stain

87077 - definitive identification (if appropriate)

87147 - serotyping, each (if appropriate)

87181 - E-test (if appropriate)

87185 - enzyme detection, each (if appropriate)

87186 - susceptibility, minimum inhibitory concentration (if appropriate)