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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Respiratory culture
Performed: Daily
Turn Around Time: Gram stain result in <8 hours. Preliminary culture result in 24 hours, final result in 48 hours
CPT Codes: 87205, 87070
Performed By: Microbiology Lab
Notes: Samples are assessed for quality before being processed for culture. Samples with >= 10 squamous epithelial cells per high power field represent oropharyngeal contamination and are not acceptable for culture.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Gram stain (screening) |
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No microorganisms seen or expected flora seen for respiratory samples. <10 squamous epithelial cells per high power field. |
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Culture (if screen acceptable) |
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Normal flora. No significant pathogens isolated. |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Sputum (expectorated or induced), Secretions obtained by oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, or endotracheal (tracheostomy) Tracheal/lung Aspirate, Bronchoscopic specimens |
Sterile Cup |
1 |
mL |
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Room Temperature |
Refrigerate |