BRONCHIAL CULTURE W/GRAM
Name: BRONCHIAL CULTURE W/GRAM
Mnemonic: BRONCH
Container: STERILE SPECIMEN CONTAINER
Handling: Specimen: Bronchial sample in sterile container. Unacceptable conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers. Stability: Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours Set up daily. Gram stain included. TAT: Routine culture, 2 days
Component: GRAM STAIN
BRONCHIAL CULTURE
Methodology: Standard culture procedures
Required Information: Sensitivity ordered?
Reported: 2 days
CPT: 8,707,087,025
Department: Microbiology
Note: Additional charges may vary based on id/sensi of significant isolates.
Specify brush, BAL, or wash