Fungus Sputum F SPT

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Culture - Fungal, Sputum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Culture - Fungal, Sputum

EPIC Order Name

Sputum Fungal Culture

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Sputum

Specimen Volume

15 mL (minimum volume:  5 mL)

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.
2. Instruct patient to brush his/her teeth and/or rinse mouth well with water to minimize contaminating specimen with food particles, mouthwash, or oral drugs.
3. Have patient remove dentures.
4. Instruct patient to take a deep breath, hold it momentarily, then cough deeply and vigorously into screw-capped, sterile container provided in kit.
5. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
6. Send specimen at room temperature.
7. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Transport Instructions

Specimens are transported to the Northwell Health Laboratories – Little Neck Parkway within 24 hours at room temperature

Specimen Stability

72 hours

Methodology

Microbiology Culture

Days Performed

Upon receipt

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

6201274

Result Interpretation

Forms