Respiratory Culture (Cystic Fibrosis)

Test Includes

Gram stain and culture

Summary Test Name

Respiratory Culture (Cystic Fibrosis)

Container Microbiology

Sputum, tracheal or Bronchial Aspirate in sterile container. Throat in swab culture collection/transport system

Transport Time

Deliver to lab within 2 hours of collection

Specimen Stability

2 hours at room temperature

Minimum Volume

>2 ml Fluid

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Negative at 4 days; Preliminary reports issued at 18 - 24 hours

Reference Value

Normal Respiratory Flora

Test Results

No growth / Quantity of potential pathogens/quantity of normal respiratory flora; identification and sensitivity performed according to lab criteria.