SPUTUM CULTURE W/GRAM STAIN
Name: SPUTUM CULTURE W/GRAM STAIN
Mnemonic: SPU
Container: Sterile specimen container
Handling: Specimen: Aspirated, induced, or expectorated specimen in sterile capped container. Unacceptable conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers; specimens not kept refrigerated. Stability: Refrigerated: 24 hours Set up daily. Gram stain included. TAT: Routine culture, 2 days.
Component: GRAM STAIN
SPUTUM CULTURE
Methodology: Standard culture procedures
Required Information: Sensitivity ordered?
Reported: Preliminary 1 day; final at 2 days; sensitivity 2-3 days (if indicated)
CPT: 8,707,087,205
Department: Microbiology
Note: Expectorated sputum is screened for acceptability.
Additional charges may vary based on id/sensi of significant isolates.