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HelpTest Code BRON BRUS CX Culture, Bronchial Brush, Smear
Additional Codes
LAB13359
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Container
Sterile Cup
Specimen Type
Bronchial Wash
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Reference or Target Ranges
No Growth
Reportable Units
Growth or 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 labeled, improper specimen type, more than 1 specimen per day |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 2 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87070
Last review/edit date
2025