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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.