| Test Name: | Quantitative Respiratory Culture with Stain |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB5022 |
| CPT Code: | 87070 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Bronchial Brush, Bronchoalveolar Lavage |
| Acceptable Container(s): |  Sterile container |
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA |
| | Routine: 2-4 days; preliminary reports submitted after 24 hrs. |
| Collection Information: | Refer to Microbiology Collection Information by Source. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately at room temperature. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in lab within 24 hours. Cover bronchial brush with small amount of sterile saline if delay in transport exceeds 2 hours. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, improper/delay in transport, incorrect source. |
| Reference Range: | Bronchial brush: concentrations of > 106 CFU are considered significant. Bronchoalveolar lavage: concentrations of > 105 CFU are considered significant. |
| Additional Information: | Susceptibilities are performed only on significant isolates. |