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Test Code C QTL CULTURE, QUANTITATE BRONCHIAL WASH

Aliasis

Culture Quantitative Tracheal Lavage

Patient Preparation

Follow physician instructions

Special Collection Instructions

Using a catheter, instill 50-60 mL of saline into deep airways. Aspirate and send 5 mL for culture.

Collection Method

Follow appropriate collection procedures

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Container

Sterile specimen container

Preferred Specimen

Tracheal Lavage

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Tracheal Lavage

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative-No Growth

Reportable Units

Positive – Growth
Negative – No Growth

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Other:                           

QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, More than 1 specimen from the same source per day.

Specimen Stability

Ambient

30 Minutes

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

Daily

Expected Turn Around Time

2 Days

Stat Availability

No

Performing Bench

CRMC Microbiology

Additional Information / Important Notes

Culture includes Gram Stain

Methodology/Method Description

Culture

CPT Codes

87071