Tests:Sputum, Routine Culture: Difference between revisions
Tests:Sputum, Routine Culture
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Sputum, Routine Culture}} Full Test List Microbiology Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | === ''Overview'' === |- |Department |Microbiology |- |Test Code | |- |Synonyms | |- |Turnaround Time |2-3 days |- ! colspan="2" | === Specimen Requirements === |- |Specimen Type |Sputum |- |Specimen Transportation |To lab within 1 hour of collection |- |Preferred | |- |Acceptable | |- |Pediatric Requirements | |- ! colspan="2" | === ''Al..." |
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== | == Overview == | ||
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|Availability | |||
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
|2-3 days | |2-3 days | ||
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|Stability – Add test | |||
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== Specimen Requirements == | |||
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|Specimen | |Specimen | ||
|Sputum | |Sputum | ||
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|Preferred | |Preferred | ||
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|Saliva | |||
Specimens containing food or medications | |||
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|Specimen Transportation | |||
|To lab within 1 hour of collection | |||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |||
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== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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|Sample | |Sample | ||
|Sputum | |Sputum | ||
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|Preferred Volume | |||
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|Minimum Volume | |Minimum Volume | ||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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== | == Comments == | ||
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| colspan="2" |NOTE: Please state if patient has cystic fibrosis | | colspan="2" |''NOTE:'' Please state if patient has cystic fibrosis | ||
Specimens should be collected with the aid of physiotherapy is possible. | Specimens should be collected with the aid of physiotherapy is possible. | ||
Only one specimen per patient per day will be processed | Only one specimen per patient per day will be processed. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:45, 12 September 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | |
| Synonyms | |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 2-3 days |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Sputum |
| Preferred | |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | Saliva
Specimens containing food or medications |
| Specimen Transportation | To lab within 1 hour of collection |
| Paediatric Requirements | |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | Sputum |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Microscopy and culture |
| Advanced Notice | |
| Patient Preparation | |
Comments | |
| NOTE: Please state if patient has cystic fibrosis
Specimens should be collected with the aid of physiotherapy is possible. Only one specimen per patient per day will be processed. | |
| Owner | Melanie Williams (Williams1) |
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| Last reviewed | 12.09.2025 |
| Next review | 12.09.2026 (Overdue) |