Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD68707Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 4556CPT Codes 87070, 87205, 87077, 87140, 87143, 87147, 87149, 87181, 87184, 87185, 87186
Culture, Sputum/Lower Respiratory
Also known as: Respiratory Culture, Lower Respiratory, Sputum Bacterial Culture
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Culture‑based
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Culture and Gram Stain
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Other
Volume
5 mL sputum (preferred), minimum 3 mL sputum; alternatively 5–10 mL bronchial wash/aspirate, minimum 10 mL bronchial wash or tracheal aspirate
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
sterile leak‑proof container
Collection Instructions
Early morning deep cough sputum after gargle with water; bronchial wash or tracheal aspirate similarly collected
Patient Preparation
Patient should gargle with water and cough deeply to collect deep respiratory specimen
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