Test Code LAB90356 Culture, Bronchial Brush, Anaerobic
Additional Codes
44210
Reporting Title
Bronch Brush Anaerobic Culture
Methodology
Includes anaerobic 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 screw-capped, sterile container.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), 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 after 5 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87075 - anaerobic culture
87076 - definitive identification, each (if appropriate)
87181 - susceptibility, E Test, each antibiotic, (if appropriate)