Sputum Fungal Culture

Synonyms	ASPERGILLUS CRYPTOCOCCUS CX SPUTUM FUNGAL F SPT FUNGI FUNGUS FUNGUS SPUTUM LAB11752 MOLD MOULD YEAST
Cerner Name	Fungus Sputum
Clinical Info
Specimen Sources	Expectorated Sputum Induced Sputum Sputum Trachea
Specimen Types	Aspirate Body Fluid Respiratory
Specimen Volume	15 mL (minimum volume: 5 mL)
Container	Sterile
Collection Instructions	1. Collect 15 mL (minimum volume: 5 mL) of a first-morning “deep cough” sputum specimen in a sputum collection container. 2. Instruct patient to brush his/her teeth and/or rinse mouth well with water to minimize contaminating specimen with food particles, mouthwash, or oral drugs. 3. Have patient remove dentures. 4. Instruct patient to take a deep breath, hold it momentarily, then cough deeply and vigorously into screw-capped, sterile container provided in kit. 5. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen. 6. Send specimen at room temperature. 7. Maintain sterility and forward promptly. Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Transport Instructions	Specimens are transported to the Northwell Health Laboratories – Little Neck Parkway within 24 hours at room temperature
Specimen Stability	72 hours
Methodology	Microbiology Culture
Days Performed	Upon receipt
Performing Laboratories	Northwell Health Laboratories If culture is positive, additional charge(s)/CPT code(s) may apply for identification and/or antibiotic susceptibilities performed when appropriate.
CPT	87102
PDM	6201274
Results
Result Interpretation No fungus isolated at 4 weeks. If culture is positive, additional charge(s)/CPT code(s) may apply for identification and/or antibiotic susceptibilities performed when appropriate.
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