Cystic Fibrosis Respiratory Culture

Important Note

This test is for patients diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis only, for all other patient populations order Lower Respiratory culture (LAB 267).

LAB3019

Specimen	Minimum Test Volume	Container	Special Handling
CF BAL	1.0 ML
CF Sputum	1.0 ML
CF Throat	1.0 ML
CF Trach Asp	1.0 ML

Refrigerated

Sterile cup; 24 hours refrigerated

Eswab (throat): 48 hours refrigerated

This test is for patients diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis only, all other patient populations order Lower Respiratory culture (LAB 267).

If Mycobacterial (AFB) or Fungal testing is also requested send as much specimen as posisble for optimal recovery of organisms.

Throat swabs should only be sent on pediatric patients unable to produce sputum.

Monday through Sunday; continuously

87070

Microbiology