Sign in →

Test Code C QTL Culture Quantitative Tracheal Lavage

Patient Preparation

Follow physician instructions

Special Collection Instructions

Using a catheter, instill 50 – 60 mL of saline into deep airways. Aspirate and send 5 mL for culture.

Collection Method

Follow appropriate collection procedures

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Container

Sterile Cup

Preferred Specimen

QTL

Acceptable Specimens

QTL

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection



Hemolysis Threshold
 N/A
Icterus Threshold
 N/A
Lipemia Threshold
 N/A
Other
 QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, more than 1 specimen per day

Specimen Stability



Ambient
 30 minutes
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C)
 N/A
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C)
 N/A

Performance Information



Days and Time Performed
 Daily
Expected Turn Around Time
 2 days
Stat Availabilty
 No
Performing Bench
 Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description
 Culture

CPT Codes

87071