Lower Respiratory Culture, Cystic Fibrosis Build info

Synonyms	CULTURE, CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESPIRATORY CULTURE, CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESPIRATORY C CFRES CULTURE - CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESPIRATORY GAG Swab LAB12484
Short Name	CULTURE, CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESPIRATORY
Procedure Master Number	LAB12484
Procedure ID	137041
Clinical Info	The purpose of this culture of respiratory secretions is to isolate organisms associated with Cystic Fibrosis so appropriate interventions may be taken. The number of microbial species associates with CF lung disease is limited. Chronic pulmonary infection, principally with Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Burkholderia cepacia is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with CF. B. cepacia is an important pathogen and is often accompanied by rapid deterioration in pulmonary status and death.
Specimen Type	Sputum
Container	Sputum, induced sputum, Sterile cup, ESwab, Culturette swab, Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid/ Wash,Trach aspirate and Sinus.
Collection Instructions	Sputum, induced sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial wash, oropharyngeal swab (GAG), tracheal aspirate, and sinus.
Transport Instructions	All specimens must be transported refrigerated to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Specimen Stability
Methodology	Bacterial culture
Days Performed
Performing Laboratory	Northwell Health- LNP
CPT	87070
PDM	237376
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