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Bronchial culture, stain-6553

Test info

Test name:

Bronchial culture, stain

Test number:

6553

Excellian order number:

LAB6553

Abbreviation:

BRO

Useful for:

Aiding in diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections.

Specimen

Specimen type:

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen

Transport container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Alternate specimen type:

Bronchial wash or brushing

Transport and stability:

Ambient - 2 hours

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Time delay between time of collection and receipt of specimen
Improper transport container
Improper transport temperature
Inappropriate specimen type
Leaking container

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

3 days

Method:

Culture and stain

Clinical and Interpretive info

Clinical information:

Identification, susceptibilities and serogrouping will be performed on all microbiology isolates considered by the laboratory to be significant.

Billing

CPT codes:

87070
87205

Additional CPT codes (if appropriate):
87186 - Sensitivities
87077 - ID
This list may not be all inclusive if there is the need to send the ID or sensitivities out to a referral laboratory

Tracking

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

12/26/2023

Review date:

12/18/2023