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Epic Code LAB270 Sputum Culture

Important Note

This test will be discontinued on 3/17/2024. Replacement test: Respiratory Culture [LAB1231036] OEE

Test Name Alias

Culture Respiratory Sputum | 160 | Sputum Gram Stain

Interface Order Alias

50012

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Sterile Container with screw-on lid

Collection Instructions

Specimen Type: Sputum


Container/Tube: Sterile container

Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

 

Collection Instructions:

  1. Morning collection is preferred.
  2. Rinse mouth with water or saline prior to collection
  3. Collect four or five deep coughs in a sterile specimen container.
  4. Place cap on the container.
  5. Label with orders (include source: sputum).
  6. Deliver to lab immediately.

A Gram stain is performed for culture suitability. If the results of the Gram stain is consistent with saliva, the culture will be rejected.

 

Link: Patient Collection Instructions

 

Specimen Transport Temperature (Off-site collection)

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate: 24 hours

Laboratory Retention: 4 days

Test Frequency

Available daily, usual TAT 2-3 days.

Reference Range

Normal Upper Respiratory Flora present or no bacteria isolated.

Performing Department

Microbiology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Manual

CPT

87070

CDM Code

3068707001

Epic Test ID

1230100567

Mayo Access Code

SHO50012

Reviewed Date

9/7/2023