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Sputum / Bronchoscopy Culture

Ordering Info & Methodology

Test Code

Cerner Synonyms

Sputum / Bronchoscopy Culture, Respiratory, sputum, pneumonia

Turn Around Time

Methodology

Ordering Guide

Specimen Requirements

Sample Type

Collection Container

Alternate Collection Containers

Expectorated sputum, induced sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)

C&S Container

Add on stability
This is the length of time after sample collection that this analyte is stable. Test can be added to a previously collected sample if the time since collection is less than the add on stability time.

Minimum Volume

Add On Stability

Collection and Shipping Requirements

Deliver to the Microbiology Laboratory as soon as possible. A specimen refrigerator is located in the hallway outside the Laboratory for after-hours specimen drop off.

Reference Intervals

Female Reference Interval

Age Category
Reference Interval
units

Male Reference Interval

Age Category
Reference Interval
units
Additional Notes

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Measurement Uncertainty (MU)
Every laboratory value is an estimate of the true concentration of substance. MU is the 95% confidence interval around that estimate. 95% of the time, the true concentration will be within the range of the reported value ±MU. This value is based on analytical variability (precision) and does not reflect other factors such as sample collection and handling which may also affect the result.

Example

Reported sodium = 140 mmol/L
Sodium MU = 1%
Expanded uncertainty = 140 mmol/L ± 1% or 140mmol/L ± 1.4 mmol/L
Interpretation - the true value of sodium in the sample is in the range 138.6-141.4 mmol/L, with 95% confidence.

Measurement Uncertainty

Only fresh specimens resulting from a deep cough should be submitted.  Do not submit saliva.

Indicate any special requests, e.g., Legionella, Nocardia.

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