Sputum Culture

8466P

Specimen Type	Specimen Stability	Reference Range
Sputum	24 Hours Refrigerated	See Report

🧪 Specimen Requirements

Sputum should be submitted in sterile, leak-proof container

⚙️ Method

Bacteriologic culture, which includes routine isolation and identification procedures. Antibiotic susceptibility testing performed when appropriate.

📅 Schedule

Monday-Saturday

# CPT Codes

87070, 87205 If culture is positive, identification and susceptibility (if appropriate) will be performed at an additional charge.

The Pathology Laboratory

Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: Closed