Bronchoscopy Culture and Gram Stain
| CPT Code(s): | 87071 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lower respiratory material by bronchoscopy (BAL fluid or protectedbrushspecimens). Specimen Preparation:Transfer fluids to a sterile container. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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