Bronchial Fungal Smear and Culture

Synonyms

• ASPERGILLUS
• BAL
• BALF
• BRONCHIAL WASH
• CX BRONCHIAL FUNGAL
• F BR
• FUNGI
• FUNGUS
• FUNGUS BRONCHIAL
• KOH
• LAB11759
• MOLD
• MOULD
• YEAST

Cerner Name

Fungus Bronchial

Clinical Info

The respiratory tract begins with the nasal or oral passages and extends past to the trachea. The trachea divides into bronchi which subdivide into bronchioles. Lower respiratory specimens include tracheostomy aspirates, bronchial lavages, washings and brushings. The isolation of fungal pathogens can assist clinician in the early initiation of treatment targeted specifically to treat potential fungal disease.

Specimen Sources

BAL Bronchial, Left Bronchial, Right Bronchoalveolar, Left Bronchoalveolar, Right

Specimen Types

Aspirate Body Fluid Respiratory Wash

Specimen Volume

Minimum volume 0.5ml

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

1. Collect bronchial lavage or bronchial washing in a screw-capped, sterile container 2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Send specimen refrigerated.
4. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Unacceptable specimens: Specimens collected in formalin or alcohol are unacceptable for culture.

Transport Instructions

Transport at refrigerated temperatures

Specimen Stability

Sample is stable for 48 hours after collection at refrigerated temperature

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

6201268

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms