4 days
Conventional culture (if Identification and/or sensitivity needed, then instrumentation is Vitek 2)
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Cultures pathogens from lower respiratory tract. Diagnoses pneumonia or lung infections.
Sputum tracheal aspirate bronchial lavage tissue etc
10-50 mL bronchial wash, 5 mL sputum or tracheal aspirate
Sterile screw capped container
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 day |