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MCL
Laboratory specimen collection and test information |
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Sterile
Container, > 1 mL |
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Respiratory
Culture with Smear(Gram stain) |
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Alternative
name(s) |
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Lab section |
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When performed |
24 hours / 7 days
(Daily) |
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When reported |
Daily |
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Sunquest code |
RESP |
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SMS code |
CUTURE, RESPIRATORY
W/SMEAR or C/S RESPIRATORY & GRAM
STAIN |
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Important
notes: |
Order this test for
sputum and other respiratory specimens for bacterial culture; order AFB and
Fungal separately. Gram stain is included. DO NOT ORDER A GRAM STAIN
SEPARATELY. Respiratory specimens are NOT ACCEPTABLE for anaerobic culture. |
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Rejection
criteria: |
Unlabeled or
mislabeled specimen, leaking container, saliva |
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Transportation
notes: |
within 2hr RT, 1 to 24
hr 4C |
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Specimen
preparation: |
All specimens
for Microbiology must be submitted ASAP to maximize bacterial recovery. Minimum amt: bacteria greater than
1ml, AFB 5 ml, Fungal greater than 1ml, PCP greater than 1ml |
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MCL Web Resources
Last revised 11/07/2011
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