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Test Code CYS FIB CX Culture, Cystic Fibrosis

Additional Codes

LAB2309

Performing Laboratory

Central Peninsula Hospital

Collection Method

1 swab or sterile container

Container

Sterile Container or Eswab

Specimen Type

Preferred

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

 

Acceptable

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.)

Minimum Volume

1 swab or sterile container

Specimen Stability

Sterile Container

Ambient 2 hours
Refrigerated  24 hours

 

 

Eswab 48 hours
Other swab 24 hours

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

CPT Codes

87070

Last review/edit date

2025