Methodology
Culture
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01518
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 g lung tissue, fresh (unfixed) tissue, 2-3 mL bronchial washings, sputum, bronchial alveolar lavage, pleural fluid, nasopharyngeal lavage/wash or tracheal lavage/wash
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Sputum: Instruct patient to gargle with water and cough deeply to collect deep respiratory specimen in sterile container.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Expired transport device; Environmental sources; Received in viral transport media
Test Volume Required
1g or 3 mL
Minimum Test Volume
1 g or 2 mL
Processing Instructions
Tissue: Add small amount of sterile, non-bacteriostatic, distilled water to prevent drying, if necessary. Do not add saline, because it may be inhibitory. Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
87081
Revised
09-27-22