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Test Code CRESP Culture, Respiratory, with Gram Stain

Additional Codes

Epic EAP
LAB2194 Culture Respiratory w Gram

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube Type: 

Sterile Container

 

Collection Information: 

Sputum, Bronchial, Tracheal Specimens/Clean, Sterile Container
E-swabs are acceptable for nasal/sinus cultures.
For sputums, bronchial washings/lavages, endotracheal aspirates, the actual specimen is required.

 

Transport Information: 

Aseptic technique must be used in obtaining, and transport of specimen.

 

Remarks: 

Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.

 

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Sputum specimens, which consist of saliva are rejected. This is determined by the technologist after the gram stain is read. If received in a non-sterile container or more than 2 hours old. (Lab staff: consult with microbiology before rejection)

Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 

24 hours

 

Ambient Stability: 

2 hours

Performing Laboratory

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

CPT

87070 - culture

87205 - gram stain

Methodology

Organism Identification is performed by biochemical test and/or Bruker MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry RUO Database. Organism sensitivities (AST) are performed as applicable using Broth Microdilution and/or Gradient diffusion strips using FDA approved methodology and CLSI guidelines.  Performance has been evaluated and verified by UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Pathology Laboratory.

Performance

Setup daily, 24 hours a day

 

Analytical Time: 

2 days
Analytical time listed is the average time for a negative culture. Average analytical time may vary for positive, mixed, and complex cultures. Contact the lab for specific questions.

 

Testing Laboratory: 

Pathology Laboratory

 

Laboratory Section: 

Microbiology

Alias

Culture, General Bacteria, Sputum, General Bacteria Culture, Sputum