Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time

Preliminary results are reported in 18 - 24 hours. Negative cultures are reported after 3 days.

MiChart Code
Quantitative Respiratory Culture/Smear
Soft Order Code
QRESP

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Synonyms

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

Test Methodology

Culture

Test Usage

Isolate, identify and quantitate aerobic organisms.

Reference Range

No growth of aerobic bacteria

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

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.

100ml Plastic Specimen Container
Normal Volume
1 brush or 0.5 ml (BAL)
Minimum Volume
 

Billing Information

CPT Code
87071
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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