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Lab Test Dictionary

Cystic Fibrosis Respiratory Culture


Synonyms

CF culture

Specimen Type

Respiratory Specimen

Performing Lab

RCHSD Microbiology


Epic ID

LAB331

Lab Test Days

upon receipt

Standard TAT

3 days

Stat TAT

N/A


Collection Information

Specimen Required

Sputum or Deep Throat

Container Type

See Below

Collection Instructions

Sputum: submit in sterile container. Deep throat: collect coughed secretions with swabs and submit in culturette (red-top).


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room temperature up to 4 hours. May refrigerate up to 24 hours.

Rejection Criteria

Significant delay in transport

Processing Instructions

Refer to microbiology processing manual.


Revised

08-17-17