| Method |
Culture |
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| CPT Code |
87102 |
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| Preferred Specimen |
Sputum |
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| Other Acceptable Specimens |
None |
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| Required Specimen Volume |
>5 mls sputum |
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| Minimum Specimen Volume |
>2 mls sputum |
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| Specimen Container |
Sterile Container |
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| Specimen Identification |
Label container with patient’s first name, last name and DOB include date and time of collection. |
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| Special Instructions |
- Indicate specimen source on requisition slip
- Collect sputum in the early morning. Collect 5-10 mls into a sterile container.
- Include any pertinent clinical information on requisition.
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| Shipping Requirements |
Store and ship at refrigerated temperature. Specimen may be stored for 12-14 hours at 4° C. |
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| Sample Rejection Criteria |
- Leaking Specimen
- Inappropriate specimen transport
- Unlabeled specimen(s)
- Mislabeled specimen(s)
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| Turn-around-time |
4 weeks |
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