Test Details
Mnemonic
LEGCQ
Ordering Code
3424070
CPT-4 Code(s)
87081
Specimen Information
Collect
Bronchial washings
Specimen Preparation
Send 3.0 mL bronchial washings refrigerated in a screw capped plastic container.
Alternate Specimen
Sputum, biopsy, pleural fluid, lung tissue, nasopharyngeal wash or tracheal wash. Call lab for transport information.
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Room temperature specimens, frozen specimens or specimens in M4
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Conventional Isolation and Identification Techniques
Reference Range
Not isolated
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes