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

Body Fluid

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 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

Forms