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Additional Codes
SQ : PNSPUT
COLLECTION
Collection Information:
Sputum
This test should not be ordered for any other source except BAL or SPUTUM. For Nasopharyngeal Samples the Filmarray Respiratory Virus Panel may be used.
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability:
1 day
Ambient Stability:
Samples should be testing as soon after collection as possible and within 4 hours.
PERFORMING LAB
Performed:
Daily, as needed
Analytical Time:
2 hours
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Laboratory Section:
Microbiology (Pathology Laboratory)
Core Laboratory (Iowa Methodist Medical Center)
CPT Code
87633