Bronchial Washing Culture
- LIS Mnemonic: CRDG
Collect
Bronchial washings in a sterile leak-proof screw cap container
Volume Required
1 - 5mLs
Minimum Required
1 mL
Transport
Send to laboratory immediately at room temperature
Stability
Up to 2 hours after collection
Unacceptable conditions
Refrigerated specimen
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Updates Daily Until Final
CPT
87070
Methodology
Culture
Remarks
If AFB is requested as well, increase volume submitted to at least 2ml. Not acceptable for anaerobes.
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