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

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

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.

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Microbiology Culture

Days Performed

Upon receipt

Performing Laboratory

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

No fungus isolated

Forms