Preliminary results are reported in 18-24 hours. Negative cultures are reported after 3 days.
Test Updated:
Aerobic Culture, Respiratory, Gram Stain
Aerobic Culture, Sputum, Gram Stain
Culture, Sputum, Aerobic, Gram Stain
Endotracheal, Aerobic Culture, Gram Stain
GSS
Respiratory Culture, Aerobic, Gram Stain
Respiratory, Aerobic Culture, Gram Stain
Tracheal, Aerobic Culture, Gram Stain
Aerobic Culture, Respiratory
Aerobic Culture, Sputum
Culture, Sputum, Aerobic
Endotracheal, Aerobic Culture
Sputum, Aerobic Culture
Respiratory, Aerobic Culture
Tracheal, Aerobic Culture
RESP
RESPG
RESPIRATORY CULTURE/SMEAR
RESPIRATORY CULTURE
RESPIRATORY CULTURE/SMEAR
Looking to order a test?
We’ve provided helpful links to make ordering easy.
Find a RequisitionAll specimens should be accompanied by a requisition.
Submitting SpecimensLearn about how to properly label and where to ship specimens.
Order Kits and SuppliesMLabs provides all the supplies necessary for the collection of specimens.
Test FAQVisit our provider FAQ and learn about common questions to ordering tests.
Test Overview
Culture
Determine causative agent of infection.
Less than 10 squamous epithelial cells per low power field; normal respiratory flora.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Acceptable specimens include expectorated or aspirated sputum, tracheal aspirate, or bronchial aspirate. For expectorated sputum collection, the patient should be instructed to remove dentures, rinse mouth, cough deeply and expectorate sputum into proper container. Be sure the patient understands the difference between sputum and saliva. For optimum recovery, send immediately after specimen collection. If specimen must be stored, refrigerate immediately after specimen collection.
