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)