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HelpTest Code LAB3310 Respiratory Culture
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Required: Collect Bronchoalveolar Lavage or Sputum in a sterile container.
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
| Room Temp 18-28°C | 1 hour |
| Refrigerated 2–8°C | 24 hours |
Additional Instructions
Samples with excess saliva will be rejected.
Test Includes
Gram Stain
Synonyms
Sputum Culture, Microbiology
Department
Microbiology