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HelpTest Code C Quant Bronch Brush Culture Quantitate Bronchial Brush
Patient Preparation
Follow physician instructions
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Minimum Volume
1 mL saline with brush
Container
Sterile Cup
Preferred Specimen
- Bronch Brush in normal saline
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 | 2 hours |
| 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