Laboratory Test Directory

CPT 4 Code: 87070

Test Order Mnemonic: C RESP

Test Includes: Gram stain, isolation and identification of aerobic pathogenic bacteria including antimicrobial susceptibility testing when appropriate

Lab: Bacteriology

Request Form: Microbiology

Collection: Bronchoscopy, aspiration, or surgical collection of lung specimens, nasal swabs, throat aspirates

Storage Instructions: Refrigerate, transport as soon as possible.

Causes for Rejection: Leaking container, insufficient specimen; order sputum culture (C SP) for sputum and endotracheal aspirate samples

Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough.

Turnaround Time: Preliminary report after 1 day, final report after 3 days

Specimen: Bronchial brush, lavage, washings, lung aspirate, sinus aspirate, nasopharyngeal swab, throat aspirates

Minimum Volume: 3 ml

Container: Sterile, leak-proof container

Method: Culture