60416:BRONCH WASH WITH GRAM STAIN, CULTURE

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60416:BRONCH WASH WITH GRAM STAIN, CULTURE
Methodology: Culture / Microscopic Exam
Edit Date: 10/7/2009
Performed: Daily
Released: Preliminary at 24 hours. Final at 24-72 hours.
CPT Code: 87070 / 87205
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: Bronch wash in a sterile trap or other sterile container. Refrigerate.
Stability: 2 hours ambient or 24 hours refrigerated. Unstable frozen.
Standard Volume: 2 mL fluid
Minimum Volume: 1 mL fluid
Transport: Refrigerated.
Comments: Potential pathogens will be identified. Susceptibility testing will be done, if appropriate. Additional charges will be added for these tests.
Rejection Criteria: Unsterile container; delayed transport; frozen specimen.

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