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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)