Fungus Bronchial F BR

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Culture - Fungal, Bronchial

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Culture - Fungal, Bronchial

EPIC Order Name

Bronchial Fungal Smear and Culture

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 Type

Respiratory

Specimen Volume

Minimum volume 0.5ml

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

·        
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 in ambient
temperature.
·        
Brushes are to be placed in a sterile container
with saline (1 ml)

Transport Instructions

Transport in ambient temperature.

Specimen Stability

Sample is stable for 48 hours at ambient temperature

Methodology

Microbiology Culture

Days Performed

7 days a week

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

Result Interpretation

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