Respiratory Culture, Cystic Fibrosis
| Abbrev Code: | CFRESPCX | ||
| Order Code: | LAB801 | Order Name: | Cystic Fibrosis Culture |
| Synonyms: | Cystic Fibrosis Respiratory Culture | ||
| Methodology: | Culture | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87070 x1, 87077 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Culture for aerobic flora including Haemophilus and selective media for Burkholderia cepacia. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed daily; results are reported within 5 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Identify as a Cystic Fibrosis patient. | ||
| Associated Links: | IDDL (Microbiology/Virology) Collection Container Guidelines |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Sputum resulting from a deep cough, preferred; aspirated sputum; trap sputum specimen; throat swab if designated. Sinus, bronchial, throat |
| Optimal Volume: | 2-5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile Alternate Containers: CoPan ESwab with larger swab |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. Must arrive within 24 hours. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | No growth, normal flora. |
| Use: | Isolate potentially pathogenic organisms from the respiratory tract of patients with cystic fibrosis. |
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