CULTURE, RESPIRATORY TRACT (SPUTUM, EYE, EAR, NOSE OR THROAT)
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL Code |
MICRO. RQN. | |
MGH LIS Test No |
507 | |
Schedule |
Daily | |
Testing Time |
see notes | |
Testing Lab |
Marquette General Hospital | |
QORR Test Code |
RSP | |
Type |
Eye, Ear, Nose, or Throat | |
Volume |
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Temperature |
Ambient | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Collect specimen with a "Culturette", when diphtheria is suspected request form must request diphteria culture. Note: complete appropriate form: Inpatient: Microbiology request form. Reference: Reference lab request form |
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Type |
Sputum | |
Volume |
10 mL | |
Temperature |
Ambient | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Sputum first morning specimen is preferred. Sputums are screened for quality of specimen (sputum versus saliva); Poor quality specimens will be rejected for culture. Rejected sputums will be charged as a gram stain. Place specimens in sterile screw capped container. Note: complete appropriate form: Inpatient: Microbiology request form. Reference: Reference lab request form |
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The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Analytic time:
Eye and Ear 3 days;
Nose and throat 2 days;
Sputum 2 days;
C. diphtheriae 7 days
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