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Test Code C SPUTUM Culture Sputum + Smear

Cerner Test Code

C Sput/Sm

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Sputum, endotracheal aspirate-sterile cup.   

Processing Instructions

Place specimen in sterile screw-cap container with no tubing attached.

Stability

Stability: <24 hours optimal, 72 hours accepted

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

87070|87205|87077| FOR ID|87186| FOR SUSCEPTIBILITIES, AS INDICATED

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology

Rejection Criteria

Rejection: Sputum culture may be rejected based on gram stain results if the gram stain shows ≥ 10 squamous epithelial cells per low power field.