Fungus Sputum F SPT
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Culture - Fungal, Sputum |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Culture - Fungal, Sputum |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
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Specimen Type |
Sputum |
Container |
Sterile |
Collection Instructions |
1. Collect 15 mL (minimum volume: 5 mL) of a first-morning “deep cough” sputum specimen in a sputum collection container. |
Transport Instructions |
Specimens are refrigerated and transported to the Northwell Health Laboratories – Little Neck Parkway within 24 hours. |
Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
Microbiology Culture |
Days Performed |
Upon receipt |
Performing Laboratory |
Northwell Health Laboratories |
CPT |
87102 |
PDM |
6201274 |
Result InterpretationNo fungus isolated |
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Forms |
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