Test Code Lower Respiratory Culture Lower Respiratory Culture
Abbrev
Respiratory Culture
Storage Temperature
Room Temperature
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=LRCU
EPIC=LAB6954
Instrument/Location
Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
Sputum/Bronchial Lavage in a Sterile Container.
Specimen stability/Retention time
Specimen must be brought to Laboratory ASAP.
Samples are stable for up to 2 hours after collection.