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Test Code RESCX Respiratory Culture (lower)

Specimen Type

Expectorated sputum, Tracheal aspirate, Trans-Tracheal aspirate or Bronchoscopy sample collected in a sterile container.

Specimen Handling Instructions

Transport sample immediately to lab at room temperature or within 24 hours refrigerated at 2-8℃.

Stat Turn-around Time (from receipt in lab)

N/A

Routine Turn-around Time (from receipt in lab)

2 Days

Reference Ranges

Normal Flora

Methodology

Culture

Performing Laboratory

CPH – Canton-Potsdam Hospital Laboratory

ELM – RGH Elmgrove Laboratory

MH – Massena Hospital Laboratory

RGH – Rochester General Hospital Laboratory

CPT Code

87070

LOINC code

32355-0