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Performing Laboratory
YRMC, Microbiology
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Cultures are held for 48 hours before a final report is issued.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must be submitted in an aspirate trap.
Leaking or improperly sealed specimens will be rejected for testing.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen must arrive in laboratory within 2 hours of collection.
Reference Values
Not Applicable
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87070 – Culture
Additional CPT codes and charges may be added.
Collection Instructions
Aspirate specimen collected from a ventilated patient per protocol.
Methodology
Culture – semi-quantitative
Gram Stain
Loinc Code
622-1