Culture - Bronchial

Culture - Bronchial

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. .

Combi-Cath

Sterile container. Minimum volume: 0.5mL

• Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen. • Collect bronchial washes, lavages and aspirates under the direct supervision of a physician and place into a sterile container and transport refrigerated. • Brushes are to be placed in a sterile container with saline (1 ml) • Brush slides are to be placed in a sterile container and transported at room temperature with 24hrs.

Transport refrigerated sample.

Sample is stable for 48 hrs. refrigerated after collection.

Bacterial culture

Upon receipt

Northwell Health Laboratories

87070 - culture
87205 - Gram stain

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