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Test Code LAB90067 Culture, Bronchial Brush, Aerobic

Additional Codes

44209

Reporting Title

Bronch Brush Aerobic Culture

Methodology

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

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology

Specimen Requirements

1. Collect bronchial brushing specimen and place in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a screw-capped, sterile container.

2. Label tube/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)