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CF Sputum Culture

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UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

 

Also to be used for patients with
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

 

 

Test ID CFSP
Test Number 9508
SMS Browse CF Sputum Culture
CPT Code(s) 87070,87081 x2
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Clinical Microbiology; 966-4053
Tube Station 82
SpecimenRoutine:Sputum, Deep Pharyngeal, Bronchial Wash, Tracheal Aspirate.
Please specify CF or PCD.  See Comments
Gram stain Yes (by request only)
AvailabilityRoutine:24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
 STAT:No (Smear only, if ordered)
   
Turnaround Time 7 days
Reference Range  
   
CommentsDeliver within 2 hrs of collection.

 

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