Test Name
Sputum Culture/sensitivity
CPT Code
87070 87205 (Order Together)
Methodology
MANUAL CULTURE & AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION AND SENSITIVITY
Sample Type & Volume
Sputum
Category
Microbiology
Pre-Test_Information
No antimicrobials taken prior, deep coughed oout sample NOT saliva
Turnaround Time
Routine: 3-4 days