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HelpTest Code LAB17620 BACTERIAL CULTURE, CF RESPIRATORY
Additional Codes
Orderable Codes:
| Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Order LOINC |
| LAB17620 | LAB17620 | FAH6129 | 79425-5 |
Result Component(s):
| Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Result LOINC |
| CF Respiratory Culture | 1230100018 | CULT | FAH4896 | 41852-5 |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| Sterile Container | Sputum | Refrigerate | 5 mL | 5 mL | 1 mL | 24 hrs |
| Sterile Container | *BAL | Refrigerate | N/A | N/A | N/A | 24 hrs |
*Bronchalveolar Lavage
Specimens should originate from the lungs or bronchial tree. Saliva and postnasal drip materials are not suitable for testing. Specimens may be obtained by expectoration or bronchoscopy. Submit the sample in a sterile, screw-capped container, syringe, or leukens container. All containers must be leak-proof. Deliver to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Daily / 48 hours / NOT available STAT
Method
Culture
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Routine Culture | 87070 |
Instrumentation
Manual Method
Reference Range
Usual oropharyngeal flora
Section
Microbiology-1
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes