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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:
Depending clinical presentation, Respiratory PCR panel (test code: RSPFA) and/or Pneumonia PCR panel (test code: PNPFA) can be considered.
Sample Requirement:
Collect approximately 2mL of sputum/lower respiratory tract sample in sterile leak-proof 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 result
Fasting Requirement:
NA
Microbiology
Parkway Laboratory Services
Last Update:
19/09/2024
Update:
Additional Note, Sample Requirement

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