Test Code CXRESPL Respiratory Culture Lower
Specimen Type
Expectorated or Induced Sputum
Tracheal and Transtracheal Aspirates
BAL and Bronchial brushes & washings
Lung aspirate
Bronchiectasis specimens
Container
Sterile container
Syringe with needle removed
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transfer Instructions
2 hours at 20-25°C/24 hours at 2-8°C
Expected Turn Around Time
3 days to Negative
CPT
87070
Result Information
Result Code | Result Name |
CXRESPL | C Lower Resp |