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HelpTest Code BRON BRUS CX Culture, Bronchial Brush, Smear
Additional Codes
LAB13359
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Container
Sterile Cup
Acceptable Specimens
Bronchial Wash
Reportable Units
Growth or No Growth
Reference or Target Ranges
No Growth
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, more than 1 specimen per day |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 2 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87070
Last review/edit date
March 2024