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Lower Respiratory Culture, Bronchial

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Cerner Primary Mnemonic: Bronchial Culture
PDM 6201050
Informatics - WorkgroupID Micro
Synonyms *lavage fluid
bronchoalveolar lavage
Bronchial Culture
bronch
bronchial wash
C BR
sputum
tracheal aspirate
BALF
BAL
Display Name *Lower Respiratory Culture, Bronchial
Specimen Sources (combined Order Entry and Specimen Navigator) *
BAL
Specimen Types (combined Order Entry and Specimen Navigator) *
Aspirate
Body Fluid
Respiratory
Wash
Body Fluids (types sent through AOEs)
Specimen Navigator Specimen Types
Aspirate
Body Flui
Body Fluid
Specimen Navigator Specimen Sources
Left
No Laterality
Righ
Right
Abdomen/Peritoneum
Abscess
Adrenal
Amniotic Sac
Anus
Appendix
Ascites
Autopsy
Autopsy Brain Only
Autopsy Pediatric
Axilla
Bile
Bile Duct
Bone
Bone Marrow
Brain
Breast
Bronchial
Bronchoalveolar
Buccal
CSF
Colon
Cul de sac
Dialysate
Duodenum
Ear
Endometrium
Esophagus
Extranodal Lymphoid
Eye
Fallopian Tube
Gallbladder
Gingiva
Ileum
Jejunum
Joint
Kidney
Specimen Navigator Short NameCx Bronchial
Ordering info (EPIC SmartText)The respiratory tract begins with the nasal or oral passages, which serve to humidify inspired air, and extends past the nasopharynx and oropharynx to the trachea and then into the lungs. The trachea divides into bronchi, which subdivide into bronchioles, the smallest branches of which terminate in the alveoli. Upper respiratory specimens include nose, throat, and nasopharyngeal swabs. Lower respiratory specimens include sputum, tracheostomy aspirates, bronchial washings, bronchial lavages, and bronchial brushings. Most etiological agents of respiratory tract disease must first adhere to the mucosa of the respiratory tract. The presence of normal flora and the overall state of the host affect the ability of microorganisms to adhere. Adherence, toxin production, and growing in host tissue are ways which possible pathogens can cause disease. Notes: • Gram Stain is automatically included when C BR is ordered. • Specimens should be collected prior to initiation of antimicrobial therapy. .
IP Orderable (inpatient) Yes
OP Orderable (outpatient) Yes
AOEs *

AP AOEs
Special History No
Build Comments
Filter *
Cerner Site RestrictLenox Hill Laboratory
Northwell Health Laboratories
Cerner Results

Actual Epic Build 3/11/2025

PROCEDURE ID 1182
PDM 6201050
ORDER DISPLAY NAME Lower Respiratory Culture, Bronchial
PROCEDURE NAME LOWER RESPIRATORY CULTURE, BRONCHIAL
PROCEDURE MASTER NUMBER LAB267
SHORT PROCEDURE NAME CULTURE, RESPIRATORY BRONCHIAL
CATEGORY CODE 4.0
CATEGORY CODE RECORD NAME LAB MICROBIOLOGY - GENERAL ORDERABLES
SYNONYMS LAVAGE FLUID
BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE
BRONCHIAL CULTURE
BRONCH
BRONCHIAL WASH
C BR
SPUTUM
TRACHEAL ASPIRATE
BALF
BAL
CLINICALLY ACTIVE Yes
ORDERABLE Yes
PERFORMABLE Yes
FILTER GENOMICS
REFERENCE LINK URL https://labs.northwell.edu/epic/test/1182
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
DEFAULT SPECIMEN TYPE Respiratory
SPECIMEN TYPE PICK LIST Respiratory
Aspirate
Body Fluid
Wash
SPECIMEN TYPE LIST Respiratory
OP SPECIMEN TYPE LIST
SPECIMEN SOURCE PICK LIST BAL
Bronchial, Left
Bronchial, Right
Bronchoalveolar, Left
Bronchoalveolar, Right
SPECIMEN SOURCE DEFAULT - MALE BAL
SPECIMEN SOURCE DEFAULT - FEMALE BAL
SPECIMEN SOURCE LIST BAL
OP SPECIMEN SOURCE LIST
IP LAB TEST COMPONENTS FOR REPORT
OP LAB TEST COMPONENTS FOR REPORT
ORDER QUESTIONS []
ORDER QUESTIONS RECORD NAME
INPATIENT ORDER QUESTIONS []
INPATIENT ORDER QUESTIONS RECORD NAME
ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTION OVERRIDE
INPATIENT QUESTION OVERRIDE
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST IP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST IP RECORD NAME
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST INCLUDE IP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST OP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST OP RECORD NAME
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST INCLUDES OP
EDP AMB ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS RECORD NAME
EDP IP ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS RECORD NAME
EDP IP SPECIMEN SOURCE
EDP OP SPECIMEN SOURCE
EDP IP SPECIMEN TYPE
EDP OP SPECIMEN TYPE
DERIVED EDP IP BUTTONS S
DERIVED EDP IP BUTTONS T
DERIVED EDP OP BUTTONS S
DERIVED EDP OP BUTTONS T
IP ORDERABLE 1
OP ORDERABLE 1
STANDARD LAB COMPONENTS
STANDARD LAB COMPONENTS RECORD NAME
COMPONENT DATA REQUIREMENT
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EPIC IP AOEs

EPIC Components (results - crosswalked through Cerner)