- YSPUCCU
Sputum Culture
Specimen:
Test Code
YSPUCCU
Specimen Name
Sputum Culture
Collect
Sterile Container- Sputum
Submit
10 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Sputum in a Sterile Container, Refrigerated.
Special Handling
Collect sputum in a sterile container. Must be received in lab within 24 hours.
Rejection Criteria
Leaking container, multiple specimens (>1 in 24 hours), poor quality specimen, specimen over 24 hours old
Stability
Refrigerated 24 hours
Methodology
Standard reference method for culture and ID of potential pathogens. Susceptibility when indicated.
Performed
Performed Sunday through Saturday
Reported
Final in 3-4 days
CPT Codes
- 87070
- 87205
Components
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Additional Information
Results with pathogens may require additional time for completion.
Gram stain is completed to assess specimen quality. Specimen showing >10 epithelial cells/lpf and <25 WBC/lpf on smear will be rejected for culture. Notification of unacceptable specimens is provided. Please note on the test request form if sputum from a Cystic Fibrosis patient. If an uncommon organism, such as B. Pertussis, Nocardia, or Legionella is suspected, it is essential to note on the test request form.
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