Sputum Culture and Smear (SPTG) | | | |
EPIC Test Name
SPUTUM CULTUREEPIC Code
LAB900Specimen Requirements
Expectorated sputum, bronchial washings, tracheal aspirate |
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Minimum Volume: | >2 mL |
Collection: | Collect using standard procedures. |
Transport: | Room Temperature |
Stability: | Room Temperature: <2 hours
Refrigerated: <24 hours |
Container: | Sterile container |
Rejection Causes: | Predominance of oropharyngeal secretions in sputum
No organisms seen in Gram Stain of tracheal aspirate |
Turnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Expectorated sputum, bronchial washings, tracheal aspirate | Preliminary culture results after 24 hours incubation
Final negative culture results available after 2 days | Daily |
Additional Information
Refer to Epic order code LAB2721 if submitting respiratory specimens collected from patients diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis.Common Synonyms
Sputum culture, Endotracheal aspirate culture, Bronchial wash culturePerformed
Lab |
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Microbiology - Downtown |
Interpretative Information
It is imperative that tracheal specimens be labeled appropriately for correct Gram Stain and culture interpretation.Test Includes
Culture. Includes Gram Stain. |
CPT
87070, 87205LOINC
624-7Contact Information
Microbiology - Downtown: (315)464-6800