Test ID: CFRC
Bacterial Culture, Cystic Fibrosis, Respiratory
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
If susceptibilities are desired when this test is ordered, also order ZMMLS/8073 Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Aerobic Bacteria, MIC. Each pathogen isolated will then be tested with the appropriate susceptibility panel. Charges are added for each susceptibility test performed.
Forms: If not ordering electronically, submit a Microbiology Request Form (Supply T244) with the specimen.
Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of collection; specimen >48 hours will be rejected.
Specimen source is required.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Sputum, expectorated or induced
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Bronchial aspirate or washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, endotracheal, or tracheal
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Throat swab
Container/Tube: Modified Stuart transport device
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated | 48 hours |
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