Preliminary results are reported in 18 - 24 hours. Negative cultures are reported after 3 days.
Test Updated:
QRESPG
Aerobe Bacterial Culture, Bronch Brush Quantitative
BAL Culture
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Culture
Quantitative Bronch Brush Aerobe Bacterial Culture
Quantitative Culture, Respiratory
QUANTITATIVE RESPIRATORY CULT
Bronch Brush Quantitative, Aerobic Bacterial Culture
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Test Overview
Culture
Isolate, identify and quantitate aerobic organisms.
No growth of aerobic bacteria
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen transport should be arranged so that the specimen is received by MLabs within 24 hours of collection. Call for a STAT courier or send via overnight delivery. Send BAL specimens in a sterile container with no additive, at 4 degrees C (refrigerated). Testing on bronch brush specimens is available only to University of Michigan registered patients.