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Respiratory Culture and Gram Stain

CPT Code(s): 87070
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Respiratory specimen: Sputum, tracheal aspirate, bronchial wash. Acceptable for Neonates: Gastric aspirate.
Specimen Preparation:Swab: Place into bacterial transport media.Fluid: Transfer to a sterile container. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated.
Stability:Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • Bacterial Culture, Aerobic, RespiratoryCulture, General BacteriaCulture, RespiratoryGeneral Bacteria Culture
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