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
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