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Test Code CYS FIB CX Culture, Cystic Fibrosis

Additional Codes

LAB2309

Collection Method

Varies

Minimum Volume

Entire collection

Container

Sterile Container

Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type Container
  • Sputum
  • Bronchial aspirate or wash BAL
  • Endotracheal aspirate
  • Tracheal aspirate S
  • Sinus aspirate
 Sterile container with leak-proof lid

 

Acceptable Specimens

Specimen Type Container

The following are acceptable if a preferred sample cannot be obtained or is medically contraindicated:

• Deep pharyngeal swab

• Oropharyngeal (throat) swab

 E-swab; Culture transport swab (Dacon or rayon/nylon swab w/aluminum or plastic shaft in either Liquid Stuart or Liquid Aimes medium.)

Reference or Target Ranges

No growth

Reportable Units

Growth or No Growth

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

  • Reject samples collected in non-sterile containers.
  • Reject dry swabs without preservative media.
  • Reject cotton swabs or swabs that do not meet criteria.
  • Reject sputum or swab specimens that have exceeded the stability limits.
  • Never reject invasively collected samples, (BAL, aspirates, etc.). Result invasive samples received outside of the stability limits with a disclaimer.
  • Do not use sputum rejection criteria for CF samples.

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed Daily
Expected Turn Around Time 4 days
Stat Availabilty No
Performing Bench CPH Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description Culture

Specimen Stability

Ambient 2 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 24 hours
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) N/A

Last review/edit date

March 2024

CPT Codes

87070