Quantitative Bronchial Culture

Summary Test Name

Quantitative Bronchial Culture

Container Microbiology

Bronchial aspirate or washings or Protected Specimen Brush (PSB) in dry sterile container.

Transport Time

Deliver immediately to lab after collection

Specimen Stability

2 hours at room temperature

Minimum Volume

1 protected brush; 1 ml bronchial Aspirate

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Preliminary results issued at 18-24 hours, negative results finalized after 3 days

Reference Value

No Growth

Test Results

No growth / Normal flora incl. quantitation / Potential pathogens incl. quantitation and sensitivities, if appropriate

Additional Test Information

Collected by pulmonary medicine specialist. PSB will be processed for aerobic and anaerobic culture only.