Tests Catalogs

RABIES ANTIBODY TITER

LAB651

 

Collect

Serum separator tube.  Also acceptable: lavender (EDTA), green (sodium heparin), Yellow (ACD solution A), or lt. blue (sodium citrate).

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions

CSF. Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year

Notes

This test is only intended for vaccine response, not for diagnosis of infection.

Performed

Tue

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Reported

1-8 days

Synonyms

  • LAB651
  • RABIES

Reference Interval

0.50 EU/mL or greater: Represents adequate protection against rabies virus following vaccination.

CPT Codes

86790
Collection

LAB651

 

Collect

Serum separator tube.  Also acceptable: lavender (EDTA), green (sodium heparin), Yellow (ACD solution A), or lt. blue (sodium citrate).

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions

CSF. Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year

Notes

This test is only intended for vaccine response, not for diagnosis of infection.
Ordering

Performed

Tue

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Reported

1-8 days

Synonyms

  • LAB651
  • RABIES
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

0.50 EU/mL or greater: Represents adequate protection against rabies virus following vaccination.
Administrative

CPT Codes

86790

RAPID STREPTOCOCCAL A ANTIGEN

LAB885

 

Collect

2 separate throat swabs as follows:

1 dry polyester fiber-tipped swab AND 1 Copan eSwab with Transport Media

Also acceptable: A swab transport system containing Modified Stuart's Medium may be submitted in place of the Copan eSwab with Transport Media.

Wooden applicator swabs are not acceptable.

Click here for Rapid Strep Sample Collection job aid.

Unacceptable Conditions

Transport media containing charcoal or agar; sample not properly identified; wooden applicator swabs; dry non-polyester fiber tipped swabs.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately at ambient temperature.
Offsite: Deliver to lab immediately at ambient temperature.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Remarks

All negative Rapid Strep screens will be cultured for group A strep.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Qualitative Lateral Flow Enzyme Immunoassay.

Reported

Within 1 hour of receipt.

Synonyms

  • -660
  • LAB885

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

CPT Codes

87430

Collection

LAB885

 

Collect

2 separate throat swabs as follows:

1 dry polyester fiber-tipped swab AND 1 Copan eSwab with Transport Media

Also acceptable: A swab transport system containing Modified Stuart's Medium may be submitted in place of the Copan eSwab with Transport Media.

Wooden applicator swabs are not acceptable.

Click here for Rapid Strep Sample Collection job aid.

Unacceptable Conditions

Transport media containing charcoal or agar; sample not properly identified; wooden applicator swabs; dry non-polyester fiber tipped swabs.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately at ambient temperature.
Offsite: Deliver to lab immediately at ambient temperature.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Remarks

All negative Rapid Strep screens will be cultured for group A strep.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Ordering

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Qualitative Lateral Flow Enzyme Immunoassay.

Reported

Within 1 hour of receipt.

Synonyms

  • -660
  • LAB885
Result Interpretation

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Administrative

CPT Codes

87430

RBC CHOLINESTERASE

LAB966

 

Collect

Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation

DO NOT FREEZE. Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions

Green (sodium or lithium heparin). Frozen specimens. Clotted or hemolyzed specimens.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated. Do not place whole blood directly on cool packs when shipping.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Performed

Mon-Fri

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic

Reported

Between 1 and 4 days

Synonyms

  • LAB966

Ordering Recommendations

Acceptable test for determining chronic exposure to organophosphate insecticides. Preferred test is Insecticide Exposure Panel (0020175).

Reference Interval

25-52 U/g Hb

CPT Codes

82482
Collection

LAB966

 

Collect

Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation

DO NOT FREEZE. Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions

Green (sodium or lithium heparin). Frozen specimens. Clotted or hemolyzed specimens.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated. Do not place whole blood directly on cool packs when shipping.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Ordering

Performed

Mon-Fri

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic

Reported

Between 1 and 4 days

Synonyms

  • LAB966

Ordering Recommendations

Acceptable test for determining chronic exposure to organophosphate insecticides. Preferred test is Insecticide Exposure Panel (0020175).
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

25-52 U/g Hb
Administrative

CPT Codes

82482

RBC FOLATE

LAB70

 

Collect

Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation

Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Mix specimen well. Transfer 1 mL whole blood to an ARUP Amber Transport Tube.

Unacceptable Conditions

Non-frozen specimens. Clotted specimens.

Storage/Transport Temperature

1 mL whole blood, frozen. Submit specimen in an ARUP amber transport tube.

Offsite: Hematocrit result required.  Either submit a hematocrit result obtained within 24 hours of collection, or send a separate sample ofunfrozenEDTA whole blood to lab so hematocrit result can be obtained. 

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 2 months

Remarks

Hematocrit must be performed and indicated on the test request form.  If the patient has not received a transfusion or experienced excessive bleeding between the RBC folate draw and the hematocrit draw, any hematocrit drawn within 24 hours of the RBC folate draw is acceptable.

Performed

Sun-Sat

Methodology

Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Reported

Within 24 hours

Synonyms

  • LAB70

Ordering Recommendations

Aids in detection of folate deficiency.

Reference Interval

Greater than or equal to 366 ng/mL

CPT Codes

82747
Collection

LAB70

 

Collect

Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation

Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Mix specimen well. Transfer 1 mL whole blood to an ARUP Amber Transport Tube.

Unacceptable Conditions

Non-frozen specimens. Clotted specimens.

Storage/Transport Temperature

1 mL whole blood, frozen. Submit specimen in an ARUP amber transport tube.

Offsite: Hematocrit result required.  Either submit a hematocrit result obtained within 24 hours of collection, or send a separate sample ofunfrozenEDTA whole blood to lab so hematocrit result can be obtained. 

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 2 months

Remarks

Hematocrit must be performed and indicated on the test request form.  If the patient has not received a transfusion or experienced excessive bleeding between the RBC folate draw and the hematocrit draw, any hematocrit drawn within 24 hours of the RBC folate draw is acceptable.
Ordering

Performed

Sun-Sat

Methodology

Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Reported

Within 24 hours

Synonyms

  • LAB70

Ordering Recommendations

Aids in detection of folate deficiency.
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Greater than or equal to 366 ng/mL
Administrative

CPT Codes

82747

REDUCING SUBSTANCES, STOOL

LAB442

 

Collect

1 gram stool in plastic container.

Pediatric Collection

Pea-size stool sample.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume; specimen not frozen if more than 30 minutes from collection time.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately. Transport frozen if greater than 30 minutes.
Offsite: Transport frozen.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 30 minutes; Frozen (-20 degrees C): Greater than 30 minutes.

Remarks

.

Performed by

Mayo Medical Laboratories

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Colorimetric.

Reported

Within 1-3 days

Synonyms

  • CLINITEST STOOL - Reducing Substances
  • LAB442

Reference Interval

Normal

Performed by

Mayo Medical Laboratories

CPT Codes

84376

Collection

LAB442

 

Collect

1 gram stool in plastic container.

Pediatric Collection

Pea-size stool sample.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume; specimen not frozen if more than 30 minutes from collection time.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately. Transport frozen if greater than 30 minutes.
Offsite: Transport frozen.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 30 minutes; Frozen (-20 degrees C): Greater than 30 minutes.

Remarks

.

Performed by

Mayo Medical Laboratories

Ordering

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Colorimetric.

Reported

Within 1-3 days

Synonyms

  • CLINITEST STOOL - Reducing Substances
  • LAB442
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Normal

Performed by

Mayo Medical Laboratories

Administrative

CPT Codes

84376

RENAL FUNCTION PANEL

LAB19

 

Collect

One 4.5 mL Green top tube with gel separator (PST).

Pediatric Collection

0.2 mL plasma.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection. Transport to laboratory at ambient temperature if tested within 8 hours. Transport refrigerated if not tested within 8 hours..

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Notes

For laboratories to bill Medicare, each component of a panel must be medically necessary for the treatment or diagnosis of the patient. All tests listed may be ordered individually.

Performed

Upon receipt

Reported

Daily

Synonyms

  • LAB19
  • RENAL

Reference Interval

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Component Sex From Age To Age Normal Low Normal High Units
ALBUMIN M/F 0 1 3.0 5.0 g/dL
M/F 1 150 3.4 5.0 g/dL
BLOOD UREA NITROGEN M/F 0 15 5 25 mg/dL
M/F 15 150 6 23 mg/dL
CALCIUM, SERUM/PLASMA M/F 0 150 8.5 10.3 mg/dL
CARBON DIOXIDE M/F 0 150 22 32 mmol/L
CHLORIDE, SERUM/PLASMA M/F 0 16 97 108 mmol/L
M/F 16 150 101 111 mmol/L
CREATININE, SERUM/PLASMA M/F 0 1 0.0 0.7 mg/dL
M/F 1 3 0.0 0.8 mg/dL
M/F 3 7 0.0 0.9 mg/dL
M/F 7 10 0.0 1.1 mg/dL
M/F 10 12 0.0 1.4 mg/dL
M/F 12 17 0.0 1.4 mg/dL
M/F17 150 0.4 1.2 mg/dL
GLUCOSE, RANDOM, SERUM/PLASMA M/F 0 150 60 199 mg/dL
PHOSPHORUS, SERUM/PLASMA M/F 0 1M 4.2 9.0 mg/dL
M/F 1M 1 3.8 6.2 mg/dL
M/F 1 5 3.5 6.8 mg/dL
M/F 5 150 2.7 4.5 mg/dL
POTASSIUM, SERUM/PLASMA M/F 0 1D 3.5 6.0 mmol/L
M/F 1D 16 3.5 5.0 mmol/L
M/F 16 150 3.3 5.0 mmol/L
SODIUM,SERUM/PLASMA M/F 0 1M 135 145 mmol/L
M/F 1M 150 133 145 mmol/L

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

CPT Codes

80069

Collection

LAB19

 

Collect

One 4.5 mL Green top tube with gel separator (PST).

Pediatric Collection

0.2 mL plasma.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection. Transport to laboratory at ambient temperature if tested within 8 hours. Transport refrigerated if not tested within 8 hours..

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Notes

For laboratories to bill Medicare, each component of a panel must be medically necessary for the treatment or diagnosis of the patient. All tests listed may be ordered individually.

Ordering

Performed

Upon receipt

Reported

Daily

Synonyms

  • LAB19
  • RENAL
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

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Component Sex From Age To Age Normal Low Normal High Units
ALBUMIN M/F 0 1 3.0 5.0 g/dL
M/F 1 150 3.4 5.0 g/dL
BLOOD UREA NITROGEN M/F 0 15 5 25 mg/dL
M/F 15 150 6 23 mg/dL
CALCIUM, SERUM/PLASMA M/F 0 150 8.5 10.3 mg/dL
CARBON DIOXIDE M/F 0 150 22 32 mmol/L
CHLORIDE, SERUM/PLASMA M/F 0 16 97 108 mmol/L
M/F 16 150 101 111 mmol/L
CREATININE, SERUM/PLASMA M/F 0 1 0.0 0.7 mg/dL
M/F 1 3 0.0 0.8 mg/dL
M/F 3 7 0.0 0.9 mg/dL
M/F 7 10 0.0 1.1 mg/dL
M/F 10 12 0.0 1.4 mg/dL
M/F 12 17 0.0 1.4 mg/dL
M/F17 150 0.4 1.2 mg/dL
GLUCOSE, RANDOM, SERUM/PLASMA M/F 0 150 60 199 mg/dL
PHOSPHORUS, SERUM/PLASMA M/F 0 1M 4.2 9.0 mg/dL
M/F 1M 1 3.8 6.2 mg/dL
M/F 1 5 3.5 6.8 mg/dL
M/F 5 150 2.7 4.5 mg/dL
POTASSIUM, SERUM/PLASMA M/F 0 1D 3.5 6.0 mmol/L
M/F 1D 16 3.5 5.0 mmol/L
M/F 16 150 3.3 5.0 mmol/L
SODIUM,SERUM/PLASMA M/F 0 1M 135 145 mmol/L
M/F 1M 150 133 145 mmol/L

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Administrative

CPT Codes

80069

RENIN ACTIVITY - PLASMA

LAB532

 

Collect

From either a supine or upright patient, Lavender (EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA). Do not collect in refrigerated tubes.

Patient Preparation

Normal sodium diet (100-200 mEq/day) for at least three days. Receiving no medications known to affect renin-aldosterone system.
Supine: Specimen should be obtained between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (after at least two hours in supine position).
OR
Upright: Specimen should be obtained before noon (after at least two hours in upright position; seated or standing).
Contact Medical Director if more information is needed.

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 1.2 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum. Specimens collected in citrate, heparin, or oxalate. Hemolyzed specimens.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Pediatric volume = 0.6 mL EDTA plasma

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 6 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month

Performed

Sun-Sat

Methodology

Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Reported

1-2 days

Synonyms

  • Plasma Renin Activity
  • LAB532

Additional Technical Information

Ordering Recommendations

The combined aldosterone/renin tests are preferred when screening for primary hyperaldosteronism. Refer to Aldosterone/Renin Activity Ratio (0070073) or Aldosterone and Renin, Direct with Ratio (2002582). Menstruating females and those taking estrogen-containing medications may have lower renin direct concentrations, resulting in falsely high ARR. In these cases, order Aldosterone/Renin Activity Ratio (0070073).  

Reference Interval

Adult, normal sodium diet
Children, normal sodium diet, supine:
Children, normal sodium diet, upright:
Supine: 0.2-1.6 ng/mL/hrNewborn (1-7 days): 2.0-35.0 ng/mL/hr0-3 years: Not Available
Upright: 0.5-4.0 ng/mL/hrCord blood: 4.0-32.0 ng/mL/hr4-5 years: Less than or equal to 15 ng/mL/hr
1-12 months: 2.4-37.0 ng/mL/hr6-10 years: Less than or equal to 17 ng/mL/hr
13 months-3 years:1.7-11.2 ng/mL/hr11-15 years: Less than or equal to 16 ng/mL/hr
4-5 years:1.0-6.5 ng/mL/hr
6-10 years: 0.5-5.9 ng/mL/hr
11-15 years: 0.5-3.3 ng/mL/hr

Interpretive Data

Plasma renin activity measures enzyme ability to convert angiotensinogen to angiotensin I and is limited by the availability of angiotensinogen.  Plasma renin activity is not an accurate indicator of enzyme activity when angiotensinogen is decreased.

CPT Codes

84244
Collection

LAB532

 

Collect

From either a supine or upright patient, Lavender (EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA). Do not collect in refrigerated tubes.

Patient Preparation

Normal sodium diet (100-200 mEq/day) for at least three days. Receiving no medications known to affect renin-aldosterone system.
Supine: Specimen should be obtained between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (after at least two hours in supine position).
OR
Upright: Specimen should be obtained before noon (after at least two hours in upright position; seated or standing).
Contact Medical Director if more information is needed.

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 1.2 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum. Specimens collected in citrate, heparin, or oxalate. Hemolyzed specimens.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Pediatric volume = 0.6 mL EDTA plasma

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 6 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
Ordering

Performed

Sun-Sat

Methodology

Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Reported

1-2 days

Synonyms

  • Plasma Renin Activity
  • LAB532

Additional Technical Information

Ordering Recommendations

The combined aldosterone/renin tests are preferred when screening for primary hyperaldosteronism. Refer to Aldosterone/Renin Activity Ratio (0070073) or Aldosterone and Renin, Direct with Ratio (2002582). Menstruating females and those taking estrogen-containing medications may have lower renin direct concentrations, resulting in falsely high ARR. In these cases, order Aldosterone/Renin Activity Ratio (0070073).  
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Adult, normal sodium diet
Children, normal sodium diet, supine:
Children, normal sodium diet, upright:
Supine: 0.2-1.6 ng/mL/hrNewborn (1-7 days): 2.0-35.0 ng/mL/hr0-3 years: Not Available
Upright: 0.5-4.0 ng/mL/hrCord blood: 4.0-32.0 ng/mL/hr4-5 years: Less than or equal to 15 ng/mL/hr
1-12 months: 2.4-37.0 ng/mL/hr6-10 years: Less than or equal to 17 ng/mL/hr
13 months-3 years:1.7-11.2 ng/mL/hr11-15 years: Less than or equal to 16 ng/mL/hr
4-5 years:1.0-6.5 ng/mL/hr
6-10 years: 0.5-5.9 ng/mL/hr
11-15 years: 0.5-3.3 ng/mL/hr

Interpretive Data

Plasma renin activity measures enzyme ability to convert angiotensinogen to angiotensin I and is limited by the availability of angiotensinogen.  Plasma renin activity is not an accurate indicator of enzyme activity when angiotensinogen is decreased.

Administrative

CPT Codes

84244

REPTILASE TIME

LAB1136

 

Collect

One 2.7 mL Blue top tube (sodium citrate 3.2%). Tube must be filled to at least 90% capacity.

All blue tops collected for coagulation assays which do not have a blood culture collected first must have a discard tube collected prior to filling. Discard tube should be another blue top in which greater than 1 mL of blood is collected.

Pediatric Collection

0.5 mL platelet poor plasma.

Unacceptable Conditions

Whole blood specimen greater than four hours after collection; sample not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume; clotted sample; tube fill volume less than 90% or greater than 110%; sample diluted/contaminated with I.V. fluid;in vitro hemolysis.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Centrifuge the sample to obtain platelet poor plasma. Place plasma in plastic aliquot container and transport frozen.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Whole blood: Ambient, 4 hours.

Platelet poor plasma: Ambient, 8 hours; Refrigerated, 8 hours; Frozen (-20 degrees C), 2 weeks;  Frozen (-70 degrees C), 6 months.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Coagulation

Performed

M-F, dayshift

Methodology

Clot based assay

Reported

Same day

Synonyms

  • LAB1136

Reference Interval

16.0 - 22.2 seconds

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Coagulation

CPT Codes

85635

Collection

LAB1136

 

Collect

One 2.7 mL Blue top tube (sodium citrate 3.2%). Tube must be filled to at least 90% capacity.

All blue tops collected for coagulation assays which do not have a blood culture collected first must have a discard tube collected prior to filling. Discard tube should be another blue top in which greater than 1 mL of blood is collected.

Pediatric Collection

0.5 mL platelet poor plasma.

Unacceptable Conditions

Whole blood specimen greater than four hours after collection; sample not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume; clotted sample; tube fill volume less than 90% or greater than 110%; sample diluted/contaminated with I.V. fluid;in vitro hemolysis.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Centrifuge the sample to obtain platelet poor plasma. Place plasma in plastic aliquot container and transport frozen.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Whole blood: Ambient, 4 hours.

Platelet poor plasma: Ambient, 8 hours; Refrigerated, 8 hours; Frozen (-20 degrees C), 2 weeks;  Frozen (-70 degrees C), 6 months.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Coagulation

Ordering

Performed

M-F, dayshift

Methodology

Clot based assay

Reported

Same day

Synonyms

  • LAB1136
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

16.0 - 22.2 seconds

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Coagulation

Administrative

CPT Codes

85635

Respiratory Culture (includes Gram Stain)

3277

Collect

2-5 mL of expectorated sputum, tracheal aspirate, induced sputum, BAL, or bronch brush in saline, in a sterile container.

Source must be indicated. Indicate any unusual suspected organisms.

For cystic fibrosis or lung transplant patients, order C RESPCF.

Pediatric Collection

2 mL minimum volume.

Unacceptable Conditions

Poor quality sputum (presence of greater than 10 epithelial cells/lpf); subsequent samples during the same 24 hour period; sample not properly identified; non-sterile or leaking  container.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Remove suction tubing top from sterile container and replace with cap included in package. Place each specimen in a sealed individual bag. Deliver to lab immediately at ambient temperature.
Offsite: Package as above and send at 2-8 degrees C within 24 hours of collection. Do not freeze.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable.

Remarks

Care provider will be notified of unacceptable specimens.

Identification and susceptibility testing will be performed according to evidence-based practices.

Cultures will be held for 7 days.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Microbiology

Notes

Gram stain, identification, and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.

Routine bacterial culture only. For other requests, order specific culture (e.g. C AFB for Mycobacterial culture).

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Standard microbiology procedures for bacterial stain, aerobic culture and identification.

Reported

Preliminary: 1 day

 

Final: Negative at 2 days

Synonyms

  • LAB3277

Interpretive Data

Usual respiratory flora

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Microbiology

CPT Codes

87070 - Routine Bacterial Culture

Collection

3277

Collect

2-5 mL of expectorated sputum, tracheal aspirate, induced sputum, BAL, or bronch brush in saline, in a sterile container.

Source must be indicated. Indicate any unusual suspected organisms.

For cystic fibrosis or lung transplant patients, order C RESPCF.

Pediatric Collection

2 mL minimum volume.

Unacceptable Conditions

Poor quality sputum (presence of greater than 10 epithelial cells/lpf); subsequent samples during the same 24 hour period; sample not properly identified; non-sterile or leaking  container.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Remove suction tubing top from sterile container and replace with cap included in package. Place each specimen in a sealed individual bag. Deliver to lab immediately at ambient temperature.
Offsite: Package as above and send at 2-8 degrees C within 24 hours of collection. Do not freeze.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable.

Remarks

Care provider will be notified of unacceptable specimens.

Identification and susceptibility testing will be performed according to evidence-based practices.

Cultures will be held for 7 days.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Microbiology

Notes

Gram stain, identification, and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.

Routine bacterial culture only. For other requests, order specific culture (e.g. C AFB for Mycobacterial culture).

Ordering

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Standard microbiology procedures for bacterial stain, aerobic culture and identification.

Reported

Preliminary: 1 day

 

Final: Negative at 2 days

Synonyms

  • LAB3277
Result Interpretation

Interpretive Data

Usual respiratory flora

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Microbiology

Administrative

CPT Codes

87070 - Routine Bacterial Culture

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