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Test ID: Culture and Sensitivity, Sputum / Lower Respiratory

Test Name:
Culture and Sensitivity, Sputum / Lower Respiratory
Test Code:
C LOW RESP
Specialised Test:
No - Clinical
Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Test Schedule:
NA
Test Type:
Single Test
Additional Test Note:
Sample Requirement:

Collect approximately 2mL of sputum/lower respiratory tract sample in a sterile,
crew capped container (Early morning sputum specimens are the best)
Respiratory samples with >= 10 squamous epithelial cells per low power field
represent oropharyngeal contamination. These samples are not suitable for
cultures as they do not yield any useful results.

Fasting Requirement:
NA
Microbiology
Parkway Laboratory Services
Last Update:
22/12/2022
Update:
Sample Requirement

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