Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Sputum Culture
Label Mnemonic: | CF RES |
Epic code: | LAB8293 |
Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology |
Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
Specimen(s):
Expectorated sputum (from cystic fibrosis patients only)
Specimen
Instructions:
Patient should rinse mouth and gargle with sterile water prior to
collection; instruct patient to cough deeply. Collect specimen in
sterile transport container (37777).
Collection Medium:
Sterile container |
Rejection Criteria:
Specimens from patients who do not have cystic fibrosis.
Testing Schedule:
0700-2200, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
Not routinely available; special arrangements required. Cultures are
completed within 5-7 days.
Comments:
This culture includes special media to screen for organisms associated
with respiratory disease in cystic fibrosis patients. Emphasis is
placed on recovery of Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
Staphylococcus aureus, Burkholderia cepacia complex,
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Haemophilus
influenzae,
and other non-fermenting Gram-negative rods. This culture should only
be ordered for cystic fibrosis patients. For a sputum culture on all
other patients, order a respiratory culture and indicate sputum as the
source.
CPT Code:
87070