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Test Code LOR Culture-Resp, Lower w/Sensitivity

Clinical Indications

An aid in the diagnosis of lower respiratory bacterial infections

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: Culture-Resp, Lower w/Sensitivity
Sunquest Order Code: LOR
Px Order Code: LAB4022

Specimen Collection Type

Sputum, bronchial wash, tracheal aspirate, bronchoaveolar lavage (BAL) in a sterile container

Early-morning expectorated sputum specimen is preferred.

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Reference Range

No growth of respiratory pathogens

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

Cultures with growth of potential respiratory pathogens will be reported semi-quantitatively with organism identification.

Susceptibility testing will be performed as appropriate.

Organisms associated with normal colonization of the oropharyngeal tract will be reported as normal flora.

Rejection Criteria

>25 squamous epithelial cells/lpf on Gram stain, indicating contamination with saliva.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

72 hours

Specimen Stability

72 hours at 2-8°C

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Microbiology

CPT Code

87070

LOINC Code

32355-0

Test Alias

SPUTUM CULTURE CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Additional Information / Notes

Specimens should be sent to the lab immediately or refrigerated.