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sterile, leak-proof container
lower respiratory material: sputum, BAL, bronchial brushing, wash or biopsy
Specimen in M4 or UTM,
Poor quality sputum (more than 10 epithelial cells per low power field),
Dry specimen,
Multiple specimens (more than one in 24 hours),
Non-sterile or leaking container,
Frozen
Remarks
Room temperature (if less than 4 hours to lab)
Refrigerated (if greater than 4 hours to lab)
Avoid exposure to temperature extremes in transit
Sun-Sat
Gram stain within 24 hours of receipt in lab
Preliminary within 24 hours of receipt in lab
Final, 2-3 days after receipt in lab (if no growth)
Positive cultures are reported when detected
Bacterial stain, culture and identification
Molecular
IHC
Sputum Culture
Lower Respiratory Culture
Respiratory Culture
Test
Protect from heat
87070
32355-0