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Tests:Sputum, Routine Culture
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== Specimen Requirements == | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen | |Specimen | ||
|Sputum | |Sputum | ||
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|Preferred | |Preferred | ||
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|Saliva | |Saliva | ||
Specimens containing food or medications | Specimens containing food or medications | ||
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|To lab within 1 hour of collection | |||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |Paediatric Requirements | ||
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== Aliquot Requirements == | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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|Sample | |Sample | ||
|Sputum | |Sputum | ||
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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) |