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HelpTest Code BRONC CULTURE, BRONCHIAL & GS
Performing Location
Collection Instructions
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Collect according to appropriate bronchoscopy protocol.
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Submit specimen in sterile, leak proof container.
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Deliver to laboratory as soon as possible
Collection Container
Sterile leak-proof container
Specimen Type
Bronchial washings, Lavage or other bronchoscopy specimens
Turn-Around Guidelines
Daily
Smear 1 day
Culture 3 days
Stat No- Gram Stain only
Reference Values
MIXED NORMAL OROPHARYNGEAL FLORA
Method
Microbiological culture & identification techniques
CPT
87070 - Culture
87205 - Gram Stain
LOINC
604-9
Specimen Minimum Volume
3.0 mL
Special Handling
Deliver to Lab ASAP