BRONCHIAL CULTURE W/GRAM
| Test Name |
BRONCHIAL CULTURE W/GRAM |
| Mnemonic |
BRONCH |
| CPT |
8,707,087,025 |
| Department |
Microbiology |
| Container |
STERILE SPECIMEN CONTAINER |
| Handling |
Specimen: Bronchial sample in sterile container.
Unacceptable conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers.
Stability: Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Set up daily. Gram stain included. TAT: Routine culture, 2 days |
| Component |
GRAM STAIN
BRONCHIAL CULTURE |
| Methodology |
Standard culture procedures |
| Units |
|
| Required Information |
Sensitivity ordered? |
| Reported |
2 days |
| Note |
Additional charges may vary based on id/sensi of significant isolates.
Specify brush, BAL, or wash |
| Cross References |
|
| Referred Lab |
|
