Akron Children's Logo
Skip to main content
Close Tools Menu Icon

Operator:

330-543-1000

Questions or Referrals:
ASK CHILDREN‘S

Close Phone Menu Icon
Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

Respiratory Culture

PATIENT INFO
Patient Name:
Medical Record #:
BD:       /      /         Sex:   F   M

PHYSICIAN INFO
Physician Name :
Address:
Ph: (      )      -          Fax: (      )      -       
Additional Report to:
Ph: (      )      -          Fax: (      )      -       

TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Respiratory Culture  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  

SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
Collected By:
Hospital:
Test ID :
LAB267
Specimen Type:

1.0 mL bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)collected in sterile container.
Eswab from throat, nasopharyngeal, nose, or sinus is acceptable.

Tube Type:
Sterile container; Eswab
Minimum Volume:
BAL minimum volume is 0.5 mL.
Cause for Rejection:
Quantity not sufficient, improper specimen type, improper storage/transport, improper swab, dry swab, swab not present, multiple swabs per vial, mislabeled, or unlabeled.
Storage:
Transport refrigerated required from off campus location. Upon arrival in laboratory, store refrigerated.
Availability:
Monday thru Sunday (08:00 - 15:00)
Methodology:
Culture
Special Instructions:
Respiratory samples from cystic fibrosis patients should be submitted for culture using the Respiratory Culture, CF (LAB1046) order.

Throat cultures for Group A Strep only are not ordered under this test. Use the Streptococcus Culture (LAB236) order.

Gram stains will be performed with all sample types except for throat (oropharyngeal).
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8406
TAT:
48 hours
CPT Code:
87070
Synonyms:
Throat Culture; NPH Culture; Sinus Culture; BAL Culture

Back to top of page

By using this site, you consent to our use of cookies. To learn more, read our privacy policy.