Cystic Fibrosis Culture Panel
Order Name
CF SPUTUM
Test Number: 6002950
Revision Date 09/21/2017
Test Number: 6002950
Revision Date 09/21/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Respiratory Culture and Stain
|
Culture | |
|
Fungus Culture
|
Culture | 580-1 |
|
Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Respiratory Culture and Smear
|
Culture |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 10 mL (5 mL) | Respiratory specimen | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 4 Days |
| Clinical Use | Identifies respiratory pathogens using Cystic protocol |
| CPT Code(s) | 87070; 87102; 87116 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |